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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

30, Oaktree Road

WS10 0PP

WEDNESBURY

Current

F

36

Potential

B

85

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,667

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£585

potential per year

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

Off the cost of an air source heat pump. Available now — limited places.

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🏠 ECO4 Scheme

Free

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📉 0% VAT

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a B rating — saving up to £1,082 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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⚡ Bill-Free Living(inc. solar export income)
Journey to A
FA
32,500
Property Value Boost
Investment
£24,500
Payback
~9 yrs
Current Costs
£1,667/yr
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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated Poor. Cheapest upgrade with fastest payback — top up to 270mm.

Save £200/yrPayback: ~5 years+3 EPC points
£1,000
Cost
2
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Cavity Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Poor. Cavity fill is quick and cost-effective.

Save £250/yrPayback: ~8 years+4 EPC points
£2,000
Cost
3
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Air Source Heat Pump

Ultra-efficient heating with £7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

Save £1082/yrPayback: ~3 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
4
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Solar Panels + Battery

Your house is ideal for solar. OVO: UK's #1 green energy supplier.

Save £1000/yrPayback: ~11 years+7 EPC points
£11,000
Cost
5
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Double Glazing

Your windows are rated Poor. Modern A-rated double glazing reduces drafts and heat loss.

Save £150/yrPayback: ~47 years+2 EPC points
£7,000
Cost

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This semi-detached house is located in WEDNESBURY, WS10 0PP. The property offers 87m² (936 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. Currently rated F (36/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (85/100). The property uses electric storage heaters, which charge overnight on cheaper electricity tariffs. While having low installation costs, running costs are typically higher than gas central heating. A heat pump could reduce electricity use by 60-70%. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. 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 £1667, comprising £1465 for heating, £100 for hot water, and £102 for lighting. The property produces 10.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home. The property last sold in September 2017 for £130,000.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(36 points)

Achievable Rating

B(85 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 12 Jul 2017

What's Causing the Poor Energy Rating?

The EPC assessor rated each element of this property. Poor and average ratings are the biggest opportunities for improvement.

🧱 Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation

Poor

🪟 Windows

Some double glazing

Poor

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

Electric storage heaters

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Average

💡 Lighting

40.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets

Average

Property Information

📍

Full Address

30, Oaktree Road

WS10 0PP

WEDNESBURY

🏠

Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

📐

Floor Area

87.0

5.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

10.0 tonnes/year

121 kg/m²

📊

Energy Consumption

708 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in WEDNESBURY

WEDNESBURY properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (WS10) that have undergone improvement works have seen significant increases in EPC ratings and corresponding reductions in energy bills.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Electric storage heaters

£1465 /yr

Save £1008/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£100 /yr

Save £30/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

40.0% low energy

£102 /yr

Save £44/yr with improvements

💷 Sales History

Note: EPC improvements typically add 3–5% per band to property value. Moving from F to B could add significant value.

£130,000

T

Sept 2017

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Park Hill Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayWS10 0TJ

Last inspected: Jun 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Mesty Croft Primary

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayWS10 0QY

Last inspected: Feb 2023

Good

Tameside Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayWS10 0EZ

Last inspected: Feb 2023

Good

Wood Green Academy

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awayWS10 9QU

Last inspected: Feb 2020

Good

Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awayWS10 9QS
?Not yet rated

Albert Pritchard Infant School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayWS10 9QG

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

Wood Green Junior School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayWS10 9BW

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

Wodensborough Ormiston Academy

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awayWS10 0DR

Last inspected: Jul 2021

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
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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

Higher Crime297 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

115 incidents (39%)

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Criminal damage

37 incidents (12%)

🛒

Shoplifting

36 incidents (12%)

👜

Theft

25 incidents (8%)

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Vehicle crime

21 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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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented.

Data Sources: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Police.uk crime statistics.

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