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Below Average Efficiency — Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

31a, Cherry Orton Road

PE2 5EQ

PETERBOROUGH

Current

E

41

Potential

A

102

📅 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

A

With improvements

Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

£1,941

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£696

potential per year

This property costs approximately £141 more per year than the UK average. Improvements could save up to £1,245 annually.

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🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach A — saving up to £1,245/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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⚡ Bill-Free Living(inc. solar export income)
Journey to A
EA
26,000
Property Value Boost
Investment
£34,500
Payback
~12 yrs
Current Costs
£1,941/yr
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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated Very Poor. Quickest payback of any upgrade — top up to 270mm.

Save £200/yrPayback: ~5 years+3 EPC points
£1,000
Cost
2
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

Save £1245/yrPayback: ~3 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
3
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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
4
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External Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Very Poor. External insulation can dramatically cut heat loss.

Save £400/yrPayback: ~30 years+8 EPC points
£12,000
Cost
5
🪟

Double Glazing

Your windows are rated Very 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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About This E-Rated Property

This semi-detached house is located in PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5EQ. The property offers 129m² (1389 sq ft) of spacious living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. The property has an EPC rating of E (41/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (102/100). 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 £8,000-£14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. The pitched roof lacks adequate insulation. Topping up loft insulation to 270mm (the recommended depth) typically costs £300-£500 and could save £150-£250 annually, with the investment often paying for itself within 2-3 years. Single glazing is a significant source of heat loss, accounting for up to 25% of a home's heat escaping through windows. Upgrading to double glazing typically costs £400-£600 per window but improves thermal comfort and can reduce noise by up to 30dB. Estimated annual energy costs are £1941, comprising £1638 for heating, £179 for hot water, and £124 for lighting. The property produces 9.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

E(41 points)

Achievable Rating

A(102 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 18 Aug 2014

Building Elements — Improvement Opportunities

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

🧱 Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, no insulation

Very Poor

🪟 Windows

Single glazed

Very Poor

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Good

💡 Lighting

18.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 18% of fixed outlets

Poor

Property Information

📍

Full Address

31a, Cherry Orton Road

PE2 5EQ

PETERBOROUGH

🏠

Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

📐

Floor Area

129.0

5.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

9.5 tonnes/year

📊

Energy Consumption

418 kWh/m²/year

E-Rated Properties in PETERBOROUGH

PETERBOROUGH 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

£1638 /yr

Save £1087/yr

🚿 Hot Water

£179 /yr

Save £103/yr

💡 Lighting

18.0% low energy

£124 /yr

Save £55/yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Ormiston Meadows Academy

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayPE2 5YQ

Last inspected: Dec 2018

Good

Nene Park Academy

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awayPE2 7EA

Last inspected: Feb 2018

Good

Ormiston Bushfield Academy

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awayPE2 5RQ

Last inspected: Dec 2019

Good

Winyates Primary School, Spirit Federation

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayPE2 5RF

Last inspected: Mar 2018

Good

St John's Church School, Spirit Federation

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayPE2 5SP

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

St Botolph's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayPE2 7EA

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Braybrook Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayPE2 5QL

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Orton Wistow Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayPE2 6GF

Last inspected: Jul 2023

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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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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