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3 Hillcrest, Acle

NR13 3DA

NORWICH

Current

D

60

Potential

B

86

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in NORWICH, NR13 3DA. The property offers 69mยฒ (743 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. With an EPC rating of D (60/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (86/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs ยฃ8,000-ยฃ14,000 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 ยฃ1455, comprising ยฃ1202 for heating, ยฃ149 for hot water, and ยฃ104 for lighting. The property produces 3.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. For landlords: This rental property with a D rating is positioned above the current minimum standard. With proposed changes to require a C rating by 2028, modest improvements now could future-proof your compliance.

How Does 3 Hillcrest Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 60/100, this NORWICH property is around the national average for UK homes. At ยฃ1455 per year, energy costs are below the national average of ยฃ1800. At 3.8 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 NR13 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property60
Average60
At average
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vs NORWICH

This property60
Average62
-3% below
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vs NR13

This property60
Average62
-3% below

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 60/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ719/year more than the NORWICH average

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
Potential
C69-80
D55-68
Current
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

D(60 points)

Potential Rating

B(86 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 31 Jul 2024

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Property Information

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Full Address

3 Hillcrest

Acle

NR13 3DA

NORWICH

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1930-1949

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Floor Area

69.0 mยฒ

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (social)

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Efficiency Score

60 / 100

Potential: 86

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

3.8 tonnes/year

55 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

310 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

31 Jul 2024

not sale or rental

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About NORWICH

NORWICH is situated in Norfolk, East of England. Properties in NORWICH have an average EPC rating of D (score 62/100). Heating costs are ยฃ466 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The NR13 postcode district contains over 10900 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the NORWICH area.

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ1202.0/yr

Save ยฃ507/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ149.0/yr

Save ยฃ53/yr

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Lighting

90.0% low energy

ยฃ104.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor
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Roof

Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Mostly double glazing

Average
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good
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Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 90% of fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Acle Academy

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขNR13 3ER

Last inspected: Feb 2022

โœ“Good

Acle Church of England Primary Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“1 miles awayโ€ขNR13 3RQ
?Not yet rated

Lingwood Primary Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“2 miles awayโ€ขNR13 4AZ

Last inspected: Jun 2018

โœ“Good

Fairhaven Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“2.4 miles awayโ€ขNR13 6DZ

Last inspected: Mar 2019

โœ“Good

Freethorpe Community Primary and Nursery School

Primary
๐Ÿ“3.4 miles awayโ€ขNR13 3NZ

Last inspected: May 2019

โœ“Good

Cantley Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“3.5 miles awayโ€ขNR13 3SA

Last inspected: Jun 2021

โœ“Good

Blofield Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“3.6 miles awayโ€ขNR13 4RH

Last inspected: Mar 2019

โœ“Good

Hemblington Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“4 miles awayโ€ขNR13 4QJ

Last inspected: Oct 2021

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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

โšกSuperfast Broadband

Average download speed: 165 Mbps

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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:165 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:25 Mbps
Maximum:50 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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