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34, Snailbeach

SY5 0NS

SHREWSBURY

Current

F

28

Potential

D

64

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,358

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£904

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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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a D rating — saving up to £454 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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FA
32,500
Property Value Boost
Investment
£24,500
Payback
~12 yrs
Current Costs
£1,358/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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Cavity Wall Insulation

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

Save £250/yrPayback: ~8 years+4 EPC points
£2,000
Cost
3
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Solar Panels + Battery

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Save £1000/yrPayback: ~11 years+7 EPC points
£11,000
Cost
4
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

Save £454/yrPayback: ~8 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£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 SHREWSBURY, SY5 0NS. The property offers 50m² (538 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. Currently rated F (28/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a D rating (64/100). Heating is provided by oil-fired central heating. While effective, oil prices can be volatile and the system produces higher carbon emissions than gas or heat pumps. 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 £1358, comprising £1085 for heating, £222 for hot water, and £51 for lighting. The property produces 6.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average 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(28 points)

Achievable Rating

D(64 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 4 Mar 2014

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

Granite or whinstone, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🪟 Windows

Partial double glazing

Poor

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, dual fuel (mineral and wood)

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Poor

💡 Lighting

42.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 42% of fixed outlets

Average

Property Information

📍

Full Address

34

Snailbeach

SY5 0NS

SHREWSBURY

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

50.0

4.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

6.6 tonnes/year

132 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

673 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in SHREWSBURY

SHREWSBURY properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (SY5) 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, dual fuel (mineral and wood)

£1085 /yr

Save £310/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£222 /yr

Save £125/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

42.0% low energy

£51 /yr

Save £19/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Stiperstones CofE Primary School

Primary
📍1.4 miles awaySY5 0LZ

Last inspected: Jun 2018

Good

Minsterley Primary School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awaySY5 0BE

Last inspected: Jul 2018

Good

Pontesbury CofE Primary School

Primary
📍2.9 miles awaySY5 0TF

Last inspected: Oct 2014

Outstanding

Mary Webb School and Science College

Secondary
📍2.9 miles awaySY5 0TG

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Long Mountain CofE Primary School

Primary
📍3.7 miles awaySY5 9HT

Last inspected: Jan 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Longden CofE Primary School

Primary
📍4.9 miles awaySY5 8EX

Last inspected: Oct 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

St Thomas and St Anne CofE Primary School

Primary
📍5.9 miles awaySY5 8JN

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Norbury Primary School and Nursery

Primary
📍6.1 miles awaySY9 5EA

Last inspected: Nov 2014

Outstanding

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

Superfast Broadband

Average download speed: 160 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:160 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:24 Mbps
Maximum:50 Mbps

Available Providers

BTSkyTalkTalkPlusnet

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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