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Below Average Efficiency — Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

3, Oban Road

BH3 7BG

BOURNEMOUTH

Current

E

51

Potential

C

69

📅 Upcoming Regulation Change — Plan Ahead

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.

Now

E

Current rating

Target (2028)

C

Minimum required

Achievable

C

With improvements

Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

£3,361

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£2,363

potential per year

This property costs approximately £1,561 more per year than the UK average. Improvements could save up to £998 annually.

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach C — saving up to £998/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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26,000
Property Value Boost
Investment
£15,500
Payback
~7 yrs
Current Costs
£3,361/yr
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Cost
2
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About This E-Rated Property

This detached house is located in BOURNEMOUTH, BH3 7BG. The property offers 337m² (3627 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 10 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. The property has an EPC rating of E (51/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (69/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The roof space has been converted to living space, with insulation between the rafters. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £3361, comprising £2955 for heating, £157 for hot water, and £249 for lighting. The property produces 16.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home. The property last sold in March 2018 for £820,000.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

E(51 points)

Achievable Rating

C(69 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 18 Jul 2017

Building Elements — Improvement Opportunities

Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.

🧱 Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Good

🏗️ Roof

Roof room(s), ceiling insulated

Poor

🪟 Windows

Mostly double glazing

Good

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Good

💡 Lighting

7.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 7% of fixed outlets

Very Poor

Property Information

📍

Full Address

3, Oban Road

BH3 7BG

BOURNEMOUTH

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Property Type

House

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1930-1949

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Floor Area

337.0

10.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

16.7 tonnes/year

📊

Energy Consumption

281 kWh/m²/year

E-Rated Properties in BOURNEMOUTH

BOURNEMOUTH 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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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£2955 /yr

Save £878/yr

🚿 Hot Water

£157 /yr

💡 Lighting

7.0% low energy

£249 /yr

Save £120/yr

💷 Sales History

Improving from E to C typically adds 3–5% per band to property value.

£820,000

D

Mar 2018

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Luke's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayBH9 1LG

Last inspected: Jun 2018

Good

Glenmoor Academy

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awayBH10 4EX

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Outstanding

Winton Academy

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awayBH10 4HT

Last inspected: Dec 2018

Outstanding

Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayBH9 2SA

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

Winton Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayBH9 2TG

Last inspected: Jun 2018

Good

Malmesbury Park Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayBH8 8LU

Last inspected: Mar 2022

Good

St Mark's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayBH10 4JA

Last inspected: Oct 2023

Good

St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayBH9 3BY

Last inspected: Jan 2020

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
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
⬆️

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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