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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

24, Beech Close, Hardwicke

GL2 4YE

GLOUCESTER

Current

F

34

Potential

C

78

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£917

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£400

potential per year

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🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a C rating — saving up to £663 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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£3,500
Payback
~5 yrs
Current Costs
£917/yr
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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This terraced flat is located in GLOUCESTER, GL2 4YE. The property offers 26m² (280 sq ft) of compact living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. Currently rated F (34/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (78/100). The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. 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 £917, comprising £163 for heating, £731 for hot water, and £23 for lighting. The property produces 2.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in September 2019 for £75,000.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(34 points)

Achievable Rating

C(78 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 15 May 2018

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

Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)

Average

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

(another dwelling below)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, mains gas

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

24, Beech Close

Hardwicke

GL2 4YE

GLOUCESTER

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Property Type

Flat

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1976-1982

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Floor Area

26.0

2.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

2.8 tonnes/year

107 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

628 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in GLOUCESTER

GLOUCESTER properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (GL2) 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, mains gas

£163 /yr

Save £23/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£731 /yr

Save £640/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy

£23 /yr

💷 Sales History

Note: EPC improvements typically add 3–5% per band to property value. Moving from F to C could add significant value.

£75,000

F

Sept 2019

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Hardwicke Parochial Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayGL2 4QG

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Severn Vale School

Secondary
📍0.3 miles awayGL2 4PR

Last inspected: Feb 2020

Good

Field Court Church of England Infant Academy

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayGL2 4UF

Last inspected: Feb 2023

Good

Field Court Junior School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayGL2 4UF

Last inspected: Sept 2014

Outstanding

Clearwater Church of England Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayGL2 4GH

Last inspected: Feb 2022

Good

Beech Green Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayGL2 4WD

Last inspected: Apr 2023

Good

Kingsway Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayGL2 2AR

Last inspected: Feb 2022

Good

Meadowside Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayGL2 4LX

Last inspected: Mar 2020

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
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Upload Speed

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

Available Providers

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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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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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