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Energy Performance Certificate

3 Castle Barns, Acton Burnell

SY5 7EN

SHROPSHIRE

Current

C

78

Potential

A

104

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in SHROPSHIRE, SY5 7EN. The property offers 121m² (1302 sq ft) of spacious living space. The property holds an EPC rating of C (78/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (104/100). This property benefits from a air source heat pump system, which can deliver 3-4 units of heat for every unit of electricity used. Heat pumps are eligible for the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, making them increasingly popular for UK homes seeking to reduce carbon emissions. Estimated annual energy costs are £941, comprising £692 for heating, £160 for hot water, and £89 for lighting. The property produces 2.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 3 Castle Barns Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 78/100, this SHROPSHIRE property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £941 are approximately £859 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. The 121m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². At 2.5 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 SY5 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property78
Average60
+30% better
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vs SHROPSHIRE

This property78
Average81
-4% below
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vs SY5

This property78
Average56
+39% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 78/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £444/year more than the SHROPSHIRE average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(78 points)

Potential Rating

A(104 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 1 Apr 2022

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Property Information

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Full Address

3 Castle Barns

Acton Burnell

Shrewsbury

SY5 7EN

SHROPSHIRE

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Property Type

House

End-Terrace

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Construction Age

2022

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Floor Area

121.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling for which the intended tenure in not known. It is not to be used for an existing dwelling

Efficiency Score

78 / 100

Potential: 104

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CO₂ Emissions

2.5 tonnes/year

21 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

123 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

1 Apr 2022

not sale or rental

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About SHROPSHIRE

SHROPSHIRE is situated in Shrewsbury, Wales. Properties in SHROPSHIRE have an average EPC rating of B (score 81/100). The SY5 postcode district contains over 7600 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Air source heat pump, Underfloor heating and radiators, pipes in screed above insulation, electric

£692.0/yr

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Hot Water

£160.0/yr

Save £58/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£89.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.30 W/m-¦K

Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.33 W/m-¦K

Average
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.16 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Heating System

Air source heat pump, Underfloor heating and radiators, pipes in screed above insulation, electric

Very Good

Main Fuel

Electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Longnor CofE Primary School

Primary
📍2.7 miles awaySY5 7PP

Last inspected: Sept 2011

Outstanding

Church Preen Primary School

Primary
📍3 miles awaySY6 7LH

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Outstanding

St Edward's CofE Primary School

Primary
📍3.4 miles awaySY5 7JL

Last inspected: Apr 2022

Good

Condover CofE Primary School

Primary
📍3.5 miles awaySY5 7AA

Last inspected: May 2022

Good

Christ Church CofE Primary School

Primary
📍4.2 miles awaySY5 6DH

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School

Primary
📍5.4 miles awaySY3 0NU
?Not yet rated

Brockton CofE Primary School

Primary
📍5.7 miles awayTF13 6JR

Last inspected: Jun 2022

Good

Mereside Church of England Primary Academy

Primary
📍5.9 miles awaySY2 6LE
?Not yet rated

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

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

Very Low Crime1 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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Vehicle crime

1 incidents (100%)

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. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

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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