The government has proposed raising the minimum EPC standard to C by 2028 for new rental tenancies and 2030 for all tenancies. This E-rated property would need to improve by two bands to comply. Acting now costs less and avoids deadline pressure.
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E
Current rating
Target (2028)
C
Minimum required
Achievable
C
With improvements
This E-rated rental property currently meets the minimum standard (E or above). However, with the proposed upgrade to C by 2028, landlords will need to invest in improvements. Planning now — rather than at the last minute — allows you to take advantage of grants and spread costs.
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£2,692
estimated per year
UK Average
£1,800
per year
After Improvements
£1,457
potential per year
This property costs approximately £892 more per year than the UK average. Improvements could save up to £1,235 annually.
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This semi-detached house is located in BRISTOL, BS7 8DL. The property offers 291m² (3132 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 17 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. The property has an EPC rating of E (52/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (78/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. 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 £2692, comprising £2430 for heating, £111 for hot water, and £151 for lighting. The property produces 14.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home. The property last sold in April 2023 for £1,250,000. For landlords: This property currently meets the minimum E rating requirement under MEES regulations. However, the government has proposed increasing the minimum to C by 2028 for new tenancies and 2030 for existing tenancies, so consider planning upgrades now.
Current Rating
Achievable Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 26 Jan 2023
Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.
🧱 Walls
Sandstone or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed)
🏗️ Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
🪟 Windows
Some double glazing
📦 Floor
Suspended, no insulation (assumed)
🔥 Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
🚿 Hot Water
NaN
💡 Lighting
100.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Full Address
3 Claremont Road
BS7 8DL
BRISTOL
Property Type
House
Semi-Detached
Construction Age
England and Wales: before 1900
Floor Area
291.0 m²
17.0 total rooms
CO₂ Emissions
14.0 tonnes/year
Energy Consumption
279 kWh/m²/year
BRISTOL has a mix of older and newer housing stock. E-rated properties in this area typically pre-date modern insulation standards but are strong candidates for improvement — particularly insulation and heating system upgrades, which can lift ratings by two or more bands.
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🔥 Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
£2430 /yr
Save £1238/yr
🚿 Hot Water
£111 /yr
💡 Lighting
100.0% low energy
£151 /yr
Improving from E to C typically adds 3–5% per band to property value.
£1,250,000
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Apr 2023
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The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels
violent crime
271 incidents (30%)
Shoplifting
142 incidents (15%)
Anti-social behaviour
123 incidents (13%)
Public order
73 incidents (8%)
Theft
64 incidents (7%)
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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