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4, Branksome Avenue

SO15 5NY

SOUTHAMPTON

Current

F

33

Potential

D

62

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

ยฃ1,675

estimated per year

UK Average

ยฃ1,800

per year

After Improvements

ยฃ934

potential per year

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ยฃ7,500

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a D rating โ€” saving up to ยฃ741 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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๐Ÿ’ฐ Save ยฃ1,991/year

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ยฃ16,500
Payback
~8 yrs
Current Costs
ยฃ1,675/yr
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ยฃ11,000
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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This semi-detached house is located in SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5NY. The property offers 120.32mยฒ (1295 sq ft) of spacious living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated F (33/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a D rating (62/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. 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 ยฃ1675, comprising ยฃ1287 for heating, ยฃ308 for hot water, and ยฃ80 for lighting. The property produces 9.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
C69-80
D55-68
Potential
E39-54
F21-38
Current
G1-20

Current Rating

F(33 points)

Achievable Rating

D(62 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 13 Sept 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.

๐Ÿงฑ Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor

๐Ÿ—๏ธ Roof

Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation

Good

๐ŸชŸ Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

๐Ÿ“ฆ Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

NaN

Average

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

50.0% low energy โ€” Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets

Good

Property Information

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Full Address

4, Branksome Avenue

SO15 5NY

SOUTHAMPTON

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

120.32 mยฒ

5.0 total rooms

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

9.3 tonnes/year

93 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

556 kWh/mยฒ/year

F-Rated Properties in SOUTHAMPTON

SOUTHAMPTON properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (SO15) 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 โ€” Current vs Potential

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ1287 /yr

Save ยฃ625/yr with improvements

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

ยฃ308 /yr

Save ยฃ89/yr with improvements

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

50.0% low energy

ยฃ80 /yr

Save ยฃ27/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Shirley Infant School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.2 miles awayโ€ขSO15 5LA

Last inspected: Sept 2019

โœ“Good

Shirley Junior School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.2 miles awayโ€ขSO15 5XE

Last inspected: Jun 2023

โœ“Good

Upper Shirley High School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขSO15 7QU

Last inspected: Oct 2019

โœ“Good

Wordsworth Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขSO15 5LH

Last inspected: Mar 2023

โš ๏ธRequires improvement

Foundry Lane Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขSO15 3JT

Last inspected: Jan 2022

โš ๏ธRequires improvement

Hollybrook Junior School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขSO16 6RL

Last inspected: Jan 2019

โœ“Good

Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขSO16 6AY

Last inspected: Nov 2022

โš ๏ธRequires improvement

Hollybrook Infant School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขSO16 6RN

Last inspected: Feb 2020

โœ“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

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

โšก Gigabit Available
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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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