Energy Performance Certificate
39 Oliver Road, Bicton Heath
SY3 7FX
Shrewsbury
Current
E
42
Potential
D
59
📅 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
D
With improvements
Running Costs: How This Property Compares
This Property
£1,571
estimated per year
UK Average
£1,800
per year
After Improvements
£1,414
potential per year
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With targeted upgrades, this property could reach D — saving up to £157/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.
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About This E-Rated Property
This terraced house is located in Shrewsbury, SY3 7FX. The property offers 71m² (764 sq ft) of modest-sized living space. The property has an EPC rating of E (42/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a D rating (59/100). Estimated annual energy costs are £1571, comprising £1191 for heating, £310 for hot water, and £70 for lighting. The property produces 4.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home.
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Achievable Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 24 Sept 2020
Building Elements — Improvement Opportunities
Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.
🧱 Walls
Average thermal transmittance 0.30 W/m-¦K
🏗️ Roof
Average thermal transmittance 0.16 W/m-¦K
🪟 Windows
High performance glazing
📦 Floor
Average thermal transmittance 0.22 W/m-¦K
🔥 Heating
Room heaters, electric
🚿 Hot Water
NaN
💡 Lighting
82.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 82% of fixed outlets
Property Information
Full Address
39 Oliver Road
Bicton Heath
SY3 7FX
Shrewsbury
Property Type
House
End-Terrace
Floor Area
71.0 m²
NaN total rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.4 tonnes/year
Energy Consumption
363 kWh/m²/year
E-Rated Properties in Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury 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.
Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential
🔥 Heating
Room heaters, electric
£1191 /yr
🚿 Hot Water
£310 /yr
Save £158/yr
💡 Lighting
82.0% low energy
£70 /yr
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Broadband & Connectivity
Average download speed: 69 Mbps
Download Speed
Upload Speed
Available Providers
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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