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Energy Performance Certificate

4 Colbourne Street

SN1 2EQ

SWINDON

Current

C

76

Potential

A

93

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in SWINDON, SN1 2EQ. The property offers 54mยฒ (581 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. The property holds an EPC rating of C (76/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (93/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ890, comprising ยฃ578 for heating, ยฃ220 for hot water, and ยฃ92 for lighting. The property produces 1.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.

How Does 4 Colbourne Street Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 76/100, this SWINDON property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of ยฃ890 are approximately ยฃ910 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. With 54mยฒ of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87mยฒ. CO2 emissions of 1.6 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the SN1 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property76
Average60
+27% better
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vs SWINDON

This property76
Average65
+17% better
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vs SN1

This property76
Average63
+21% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 76/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ259/year more than the SWINDON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(76 points)

Potential Rating

A(93 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 1 Nov 2023

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Property Information

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Full Address

4 Colbourne Street

SN1 2EQ

SWINDON

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1976-1982

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Floor Area

54.0 mยฒ

3.0 total rooms

3.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (private)

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Efficiency Score

76 / 100

Potential: 93

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

1.6 tonnes/year

29 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

162 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

1 Nov 2023

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About SWINDON

SWINDON is situated in Wiltshire, South West. Properties in SWINDON have an average EPC rating of D (score 65/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. The SN1 postcode district contains over 14200 registered properties.

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ578.0/yr

Save ยฃ79/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ220.0/yr

Save ยฃ71/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

ยฃ92.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation

Poor
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good
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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

Gorse Hill Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขSN2 8BZ

Last inspected: Sept 2022

โœ“Good

Drove Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขSN1 3AH
?Not yet rated

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขSN3 1AR

Last inspected: Jul 2023

โœ“Good

St Joseph's Catholic College

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขSN3 3LR

Last inspected: Jan 2018

โœ“Good

Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขSN1 2LU

Last inspected: May 2022

โœ“Good

Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขSN3 1EA

Last inspected: May 2022

โœ“Good

Mountford Manor Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขSN3 3EZ

Last inspected: Jun 2023

โœ“Good

Ferndale Primary School & Nursery

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขSN2 1NX

Last inspected: Jan 2019

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

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Average download speed: 500 Mbps

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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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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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