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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

31, Upfield

SN3 6PE

SWINDON

Current

F

29

Potential

D

68

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£861

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£400

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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Free

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a D rating — saving up to £479 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Payback
~7 yrs
Current Costs
£861/yr
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New A-Rated Boiler

Your heating is rated Very Poor. Compare local boiler installers.

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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
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This terraced flat is located in SWINDON, SN3 6PE. The property offers 37.18m² (400 sq ft) of compact living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. Currently rated F (29/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a D rating (68/100). 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 £861, comprising £714 for heating, £115 for hot water, and £32 for lighting. The property produces 3.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(29 points)

Achievable Rating

D(68 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 2 Jul 2009

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

(another dwelling above)

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Electric ceiling heating

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Average

💡 Lighting

43.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 43% of fixed outlets

Average

Property Information

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Full Address

31, Upfield

SN3 6PE

SWINDON

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Property Type

Flat

End-Terrace

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1967-1975

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Floor Area

37.18

3.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

3.3 tonnes/year

90 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

595 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in SWINDON

SWINDON properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (SN3) 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 ceiling heating

£714 /yr

Save £479/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£115 /yr

💡 Lighting

43.0% low energy

£32 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Liden Academy

Primary
📍0.1 miles awaySN3 6EX
?Not yet rated

Eldene Nursery and Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awaySN3 3TQ

Last inspected: Mar 2022

Good

The Dorcan Academy

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awaySN3 5DA

Last inspected: Jul 2022

Good

Badbury Park Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awaySN3 6ER
?Not yet rated

OakTree Nursery and Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awaySN3 2HA
?Not yet rated

Goddard Park Community Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awaySN3 2QN

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awaySN3 2PT

Last inspected: Mar 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Covingham Park Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awaySN3 5BD
?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: 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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