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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

22, Sunny Bank

EX32 8LD

BARNSTAPLE

Current

G

17

Potential

G

20

This G-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,560

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,454

potential per year

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

Off the cost of an air source heat pump. Available now — limited places.

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🏠 ECO4 Scheme

Free

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How to Improve This G-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a G rating — saving up to £106 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Payback
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Current Costs
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External Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Very Poor. External insulation can dramatically cut heat loss.

Save £400/yrPayback: ~30 years+8 EPC points
£12,000
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Ultra-efficient heating with £7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

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Why Does This Property Have a G Rating?

This terraced house is located in BARNSTAPLE, EX32 8LD. The property offers 70.98m² (764 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. Currently rated G (17/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs £8,000-£14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. Double glazing is installed, though the efficiency rating suggests older units. Modern low-E double glazing can be up to 40% more efficient than units installed before 2002. Estimated annual energy costs are £1560, comprising £1174 for heating, £318 for hot water, and £68 for lighting. The property produces 5.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

G(17 points)

Achievable Rating

G(20 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 10 Dec 2009

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

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average

🪟 Windows

Mostly double glazing

Average

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Portable electric heaters assumed for most rooms

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

8.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 8% of fixed outlets

Very Poor

Property Information

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Full Address

22, Sunny Bank

EX32 8LD

BARNSTAPLE

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

70.98

4.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

5.8 tonnes/year

82 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

537 kWh/m²/year

G-Rated Properties in BARNSTAPLE

BARNSTAPLE properties with G ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (EX32) 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

Portable electric heaters assumed for most rooms

£1174 /yr

Save £23/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£318 /yr

Save £50/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

8.0% low energy

£68 /yr

Save £33/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Ashleigh CofE Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayEX32 8LJ

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Good

Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayEX32 8DN

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

Eden Park Academy

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayEX32 8EF

Last inspected: Jun 2022

Good

Yeo Valley Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayEX32 7HB

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Newport Community School Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayEX32 9BW

Last inspected: Feb 2015

Outstanding

The Park Community School

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awayEX32 9AX

Last inspected: Jan 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Pilton Infants' Academy

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayEX31 1JU
?Not yet rated

Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy

Primary
📍1 miles awayEX31 1JU

Last inspected: Jan 2018

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: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
⬆️

Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 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

Higher Crime238 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
📊

violent crime

99 incidents (42%)

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Shoplifting

45 incidents (19%)

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Anti-social behaviour

31 incidents (13%)

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Criminal damage

18 incidents (8%)

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Public order

13 incidents (5%)

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

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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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