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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

3 Butterley Road, Ripley

DE5 3QZ

Derbyshire

Current

F

34

Potential

A

112

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,570

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£495

potential per year

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a A rating — saving up to £1,075 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Payback
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Current Costs
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Air Source Heat Pump

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External Wall Insulation

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

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This terraced house is located in Derbyshire, DE5 3QZ. The property offers 69m² (743 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. Currently rated F (34/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (112/100). 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. 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 £1570, comprising £817 for heating, £636 for hot water, and £117 for lighting. The property produces 6.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(34 points)

Achievable Rating

A(112 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 22 Dec 2021

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, 200 mm loft insulation

Good

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, mains gas

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy — No low energy lighting

Very Poor

Property Information

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Full Address

3 Butterley Road

Ripley

DE5 3QZ

Derbyshire

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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

69.0

4.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

6.2 tonnes/year

90 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

517 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in Derbyshire

Derbyshire properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (DE5) 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

£817 /yr

Save £442/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£636 /yr

Save £575/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy

£117 /yr

Save £58/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Lons Infant School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayDE5 3SE

Last inspected: Dec 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayDE5 3BD

Last inspected: Jan 2019

Good

Swanwick Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayDE55 1BZ

Last inspected: Dec 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Swanwick Hall School

Secondary
📍1 miles awayDE55 1AE

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Ripley Junior School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayDE5 3PN

Last inspected: Jun 2018

Good

Ripley Infant School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayDE5 3RY

Last inspected: Feb 2022

Good

The Ripley Academy

Secondary
📍1.1 miles awayDE5 3JQ

Last inspected: Feb 2020

Good

Waingroves Primary School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayDE5 9TD

Last inspected: Jul 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: 482 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:482 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:193 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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