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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

4, Claygate, Whittlesey

PE7 1QL

PETERBOROUGH

Current

F

34

Potential

B

87

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,413

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£571

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 B rating — saving up to £842 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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FA
32,500
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Investment
£17,500
Payback
~8 yrs
Current Costs
£1,413/yr
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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated 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 Poor. Cavity fill is quick and cost-effective.

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£2,000
Cost
3
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£11,000
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached bungalow is located in PETERBOROUGH, PE7 1QL. The property offers 69m² (743 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. Currently rated F (34/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (87/100). 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. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1413, comprising £982 for heating, £353 for hot water, and £78 for lighting. The property produces 6.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(34 points)

Achievable Rating

B(87 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 2 Jun 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

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 25 mm loft insulation

Poor

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Good

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Poor

💡 Lighting

18.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 18% of fixed outlets

Poor

Property Information

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Full Address

4, Claygate

Whittlesey

PE7 1QL

PETERBOROUGH

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Property Type

Bungalow

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1967-1975

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Floor Area

69.0

5.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

6.5 tonnes/year

95 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

493 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in PETERBOROUGH

PETERBOROUGH properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (PE7) 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

£982 /yr

Save £533/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£353 /yr

Save £274/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

18.0% low energy

£78 /yr

Save £35/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Park Lane Primary & Nursery School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayPE7 1JB

Last inspected: Jan 2019

Good

Sir Harry Smith Community College

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awayPE7 1XB

Last inspected: Oct 2018

Good

Alderman Jacobs School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayPE7 1XJ

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

New Road Primary & Nursery School

Primary
📍1 miles awayPE7 1SZ

Last inspected: Dec 2021

Good

Coates Primary School

Primary
📍2.4 miles awayPE7 2BP

Last inspected: May 2022

Good

Heritage Park Primary School

Primary
📍3.2 miles awayPE2 8XA

Last inspected: Mar 2012

Outstanding

Saint Michael CofE Primary School (Voluntary Aided)

Primary
📍3.7 miles awayPE2 8SZ

Last inspected: Sept 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Southfields Primary School

Primary
📍3.9 miles awayPE2 8PU

Last inspected: Sept 2019

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

🚀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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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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