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Energy Performance Certificate

3, Botha Road, St. Eval

PL27 7TS

WADEBRIDGE

Current

D

63

Potential

D

64

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in WADEBRIDGE, PL27 7TS. The property offers 82.94m² (893 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. With an EPC rating of D (63/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The property has modern timber frame or system-built walls, which typically offer good insulation properties when properly maintained. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. 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 £784, comprising £618 for heating, £86 for hot water, and £80 for lighting. The property produces 3.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 3, Botha Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 63/100, this WADEBRIDGE property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £784 are approximately £1016 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 3.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the PL27 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property63
Average60
+5% better
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vs WADEBRIDGE

This property63
Average58
+9% better
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vs PL27

This property63
Average57
+11% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 63/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £98/year less than the WADEBRIDGE average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(63 points)

Potential Rating

D(64 points)

Based on assessment dated 26 Aug 2011

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Property Information

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Full Address

3, Botha Road

St. Eval

PL27 7TS

WADEBRIDGE

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

82.94

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

63 / 100

Potential: 64

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CO₂ Emissions

3.5 tonnes/year

43 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

225 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

26 Aug 2011

marketed sale

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About WADEBRIDGE

WADEBRIDGE is situated in Devon, South West. Properties in WADEBRIDGE have an average EPC rating of D (score 58/100). Heating costs are £264 below the WADEBRIDGE average, offering good value. The PL27 postcode district contains over 6100 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the WADEBRIDGE area.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£618.0/yr

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Hot Water

£86.0/yr

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Lighting

20.0% low energy

£80.0/yr

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Building Elements

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Walls

System built, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor
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Roof

Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets

Poor
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Trevisker Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayPL27 7UD

Last inspected: May 2019

Good

Mawgan-In-Pydar Primary School

Primary
📍1.8 miles awayTR8 4EP
?Not yet rated

St Merryn School

Primary
📍3.1 miles awayPL28 8NP

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

St Issey Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍3.5 miles awayPL27 7RN

Last inspected: Feb 2023

Good

St Columb Major Academy

Primary
📍3.8 miles awayTR9 6RW

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Good

Padstow School

Primary
📍4.3 miles awayPL28 8EX

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

Treviglas Academy

Secondary
📍5 miles awayTR7 3JA

Last inspected: Mar 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

St Columb Minor Academy

Primary
📍5 miles awayTR7 3JF

Last inspected: Nov 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
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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. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

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Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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

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