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38 Watermouth Lodges, Road To Watermouth Castle

EX34 9SJ

WATERMOUTH

Current

C

72

Potential

B

86

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached bungalow is located in WATERMOUTH, EX34 9SJ. The property offers 71m² (764 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a 1990s-era home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (72/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (86/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The property has modern timber frame or system-built walls, which typically offer good insulation properties when properly maintained. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £533, comprising £392 for heating, £75 for hot water, and £66 for lighting. The property produces 2.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 38 Watermouth Lodges Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 72/100, this WATERMOUTH property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £533 are approximately £1267 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 2.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the EX34 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property72
Average60
+20% better
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vs WATERMOUTH

This property72
Average69
+4% better
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vs EX34

This property72
Average55
+31% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 72/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £33/year more than the WATERMOUTH average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(72 points)

Potential Rating

B(86 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 7 Mar 2022

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Property Information

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Full Address

38 Watermouth Lodges

Road To Watermouth Castle

EX34 9SJ

WATERMOUTH

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Property Type

Bungalow

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1996-2002

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Floor Area

71.0

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

72 / 100

Potential: 86

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CO₂ Emissions

2.3 tonnes/year

32 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

184 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

7 Mar 2022

marketed sale

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About WATERMOUTH

WATERMOUTH is situated in Devon, South West. Properties in WATERMOUTH have an average EPC rating of C (score 69/100). The EX34 postcode district contains over 8100 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£392.0/yr

Save £26/yr

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Hot Water

£75.0/yr

Save £25/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£66.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, insulated (assumed)

Average
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Suspended, limited insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayEX34 9SE

Last inspected: Nov 2011

Outstanding

Combe Martin Primary School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayEX34 0DF

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy

Secondary
📍2.1 miles awayEX34 9JB

Last inspected: May 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School

Primary
📍2.3 miles awayEX34 9LW

Last inspected: Apr 2019

Good

Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School

Primary
📍2.4 miles awayEX34 8JL

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Good

West Down School

Primary
📍4.5 miles awayEX34 8NF

Last inspected: Oct 2019

Good

Kentisbury Primary School

Primary
📍4.8 miles awayEX31 4NG

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Marwood School

Primary
📍5.7 miles awayEX31 4HF

Last inspected: Sept 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: 460 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:460 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:184 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

Very Low Crime1 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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Public order

1 incidents (100%)

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. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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

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