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Energy Performance Certificate

3 Wallis Close, Draycott

DE72 3QS

DERBY

Current

C

69

Potential

C

76

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in DERBY, DE72 3QS. The property offers 85m² (915 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. The property holds an EPC rating of C (69/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. 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 £1197, comprising £920 for heating, £205 for hot water, and £72 for lighting. The property produces 2.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 3 Wallis Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 69/100, this DERBY property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £1197 are approximately £603 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 2.4 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 DE72 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property69
Average60
+15% better
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vs DERBY

This property69
Average62
+11% better
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vs DE72

This property69
Average58
+19% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 69/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £501/year more than the DERBY average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(69 points)

Potential Rating

C(76 points)

Based on assessment dated 30 Oct 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

3 Wallis Close

Draycott

DE72 3QS

DERBY

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Property Type

House

End-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

85.0

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

69 / 100

Potential: 76

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CO₂ Emissions

2.4 tonnes/year

29 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

164 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

30 Oct 2025

marketed sale

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About DERBY

DERBY is situated in Derbyshire, East Midlands. Properties in DERBY have an average EPC rating of D (score 62/100). Heating costs are £224 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The DE72 postcode district contains over 6100 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the DERBY area.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£920.0/yr

Save £74/yr

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Hot Water

£205.0/yr

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Lighting

92.0% low energy

£72.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Below average lighting efficiency

Average
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Draycott Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayDE72 3NH

Last inspected: Feb 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Firfield Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayDE72 3EG

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Ashbrook Infant School

Primary
📍1.8 miles awayDE72 3HF

Last inspected: Oct 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Ashbrook Junior School

Primary
📍1.8 miles awayDE72 3HF

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School

Primary
📍1.8 miles awayDE72 3SU

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Shardlow Primary School

Primary
📍1.9 miles awayDE72 2GR

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

Sawley Junior School

Primary
📍1.9 miles awayNG10 3DQ

Last inspected: Feb 2023

Good

Sawley Infant and Nursery School

Primary
📍1.9 miles awayNG10 3DQ
?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: 380 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:380 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:152 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 Crime28 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

11 incidents (39%)

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Anti-social behaviour

5 incidents (18%)

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Shoplifting

5 incidents (18%)

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Theft

2 incidents (7%)

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Burglary

1 incidents (4%)

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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