The government has proposed raising the minimum EPC standard to C by 2028 for new rental tenancies and 2030 for all tenancies. This E-rated property would need to improve by two bands to comply. Acting now costs less and avoids deadline pressure.
Now
E
Current rating
Target (2028)
C
Minimum required
Achievable
C
With improvements
This Property
£1,278
estimated per year
UK Average
£1,800
per year
After Improvements
£646
potential per year
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This terraced house is located in SHEFFIELD, S2 2AZ. The property offers 77m² (829 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. The property has an EPC rating of E (41/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (80/100). The property uses electric storage heaters, which charge overnight on cheaper electricity tariffs. While having low installation costs, running costs are typically higher than gas central heating. A heat pump could reduce electricity use by 60-70%. The property has modern timber frame or system-built walls, which typically offer good insulation properties when properly maintained. The flat roof has poor insulation. Flat roof insulation is more complex but essential for preventing heat loss and condensation issues, typically costing £1,000-£3,000 depending on access and method. Single glazing is a significant source of heat loss, accounting for up to 25% of a home's heat escaping through windows. Upgrading to double glazing typically costs £400-£600 per window but improves thermal comfort and can reduce noise by up to 30dB. Estimated annual energy costs are £1278, comprising £950 for heating, £264 for hot water, and £64 for lighting. The property produces 8.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.
Current Rating
Achievable Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 4 Feb 2013
Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.
🧱 Walls
Timber frame, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
🏗️ Roof
Flat, limited insulation (assumed)
🪟 Windows
Single glazed
📦 Floor
Solid, no insulation (assumed)
🔥 Heating
Electric storage heaters
🚿 Hot Water
NaN
💡 Lighting
67.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets
Full Address
22, Berners Place
S2 2AZ
SHEFFIELD
Property Type
House
End-Terrace
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1967-1975
Floor Area
77.0 m²
4.0 total rooms
CO₂ Emissions
8.3 tonnes/year
Energy Consumption
612 kWh/m²/year
SHEFFIELD has a mix of older and newer housing stock. E-rated properties in this area typically pre-date modern insulation standards but are strong candidates for improvement — particularly insulation and heating system upgrades, which can lift ratings by two or more bands.
🔥 Heating
Electric storage heaters
£950 /yr
Save £415/yr
🚿 Hot Water
£264 /yr
Save £197/yr
💡 Lighting
67.0% low energy
£64 /yr
Save £20/yr
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