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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

20a Upper High Street

OX9 3EX

THAME

Current

F

37

Potential

E

50

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,080

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£968

potential per year

⚖️ Landlord Legal Compliance — Action Required

This F-rated property does not meet the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). Since April 2020, landlords cannot legally let properties rated F or G without a valid registered exemption. Fines of up to £30,000 apply. Immediate improvements are required to reach at least an E rating.

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a E rating — saving up to £112 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This terraced house is located in THAME, OX9 3EX. The property offers 50m² (538 sq ft) of modest-sized living space. Currently rated F (37/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a E rating (50/100). Estimated annual energy costs are £1080, comprising £729 for heating, £329 for hot water, and £22 for lighting. The property produces 0.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home. IMPORTANT FOR LANDLORDS: With an EPC rating of F, this property does not meet the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). Since April 2020, landlords cannot legally let properties rated F or G without registering a valid exemption. Penalties for non-compliance can reach up to £30,000. Immediate improvements are required to bring the property to at least an E rating.

Energy Efficiency Rating

📊 Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
C69-80
D55-68
E39-54
Potential
F21-38
Current
G1-20

Current Rating

F(37 points)

Achievable Rating

E(50 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 29 Mar 2023

What's Causing the Poor Energy Rating?

The EPC assessor rated each element of this property. Poor and average ratings are the biggest opportunities for improvement.

🧱 Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.24 W/m-¦K

Very Good

🏗️ Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.18 W/m-¦K

Good

🪟 Windows

High performance glazing

Good

📦 Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.23 W/m-¦K

Good

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, electric

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy — Excelent lighting efficiency

Very Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

20a Upper High Street

OX9 3EX

THAME

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Property Type

House

End-Terrace

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Construction Age

2023

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Floor Area

50.0

NaN total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

0.9 tonnes/year

17 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

181 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in THAME

THAME properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (OX9) that have undergone improvement works have seen significant increases in EPC ratings and corresponding reductions in energy bills.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, electric

£729 /yr

🚿 Hot Water

£329 /yr

Save £130/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy

£22 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Barley Hill Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayOX9 3DH

Last inspected: May 2019

Good

John Hampden Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayOX9 3HU

Last inspected: Jun 2022

Good

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Thame

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayOX9 2AB

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Good

Lord Williams's School

Secondary
📍0.7 miles awayOX9 2AQ

Last inspected: May 2022

Good

Long Crendon School

Primary
📍2.5 miles awayHP18 9BZ

Last inspected: Jun 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Haddenham St Mary's Church of England School

Primary
📍2.6 miles awayHP17 8AF

Last inspected: Sept 2021

Good

Tetsworth Primary School

Primary
📍2.8 miles awayOX9 7AB

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Haddenham Community Infant School

Primary
📍2.9 miles awayHP17 8DS

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.

Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.

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Broadband & Connectivity

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 433 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:433 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
⬆️

Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:173 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.

Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.

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Area Safety

Low Crime56 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has low crime compared to national averages

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
📊

violent crime

15 incidents (27%)

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Shoplifting

10 incidents (18%)

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Anti-social behaviour

9 incidents (16%)

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Criminal damage

5 incidents (9%)

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Public order

4 incidents (7%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented.

Data Sources: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Police.uk crime statistics.

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