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Energy Performance Certificate

331, Princes Road

ST4 7JS

STOKE-ON-TRENT

Current

F

36

Potential

F

37

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,593

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,561

potential per year

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a F rating — saving up to £32 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Journey to A
FA
32,500
Property Value Boost
Investment
£27,500
Payback
~14 yrs
Current Costs
£1,593/yr
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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated Very 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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£11,000
Cost
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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
4
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

Save £300/yrPayback: ~12 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This semi-detached house is located in STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 7JS. The property offers 118.76m² (1278 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated F (36/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. The property benefits from a highly efficient gas central heating system, likely a modern condensing boiler achieving 90%+ efficiency. 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. 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 £1593, comprising £1366 for heating, £129 for hot water, and £98 for lighting. The property produces 9.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home. The property last sold in July 2019 for £217,000.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(36 points)

Achievable Rating

F(37 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 6 Apr 2010

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

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Very Good

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Good

💡 Lighting

23.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 23% of fixed outlets

Poor

Property Information

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Full Address

331, Princes Road

ST4 7JS

STOKE-ON-TRENT

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

118.76

6.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

9.0 tonnes/year

85 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

506 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in STOKE-ON-TRENT

STOKE-ON-TRENT properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (ST4) 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

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1366 /yr

🚿 Hot Water

£129 /yr

💡 Lighting

23.0% low energy

£98 /yr

Save £43/yr with improvements

💷 Sales History

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

£217,000

S

Jul 2019

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

The Willows Primary School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayST4 7JY

Last inspected: Mar 2020

Good

Thistley Hough Academy

Secondary
📍0.4 miles awayST4 5JJ

Last inspected: May 2022

Good

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayST4 7DG

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Stoke Minster CofE Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayST4 4EE

Last inspected: May 2022

?Special Measures

St John's CofE (A) Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayST4 6SB

Last inspected: Apr 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Harpfield Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayST4 6AP

Last inspected: Feb 2019

Good

Oakhill Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayST4 5NS
?Not yet rated

St Peter's CofE Academy

Secondary
📍1.1 miles awayST4 2RR

Last inspected: Nov 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

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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