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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

4, Doveridge Place

WS1 3EF

WALSALL

Current

G

1

Potential

G

1

This G-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£4,965

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£4,775

potential per year

This property costs approximately £3,165 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £190 annually.

💰 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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🏠 ECO4 Scheme

Free

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How to Improve This G-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a G rating — saving up to £190 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Journey to A
GA
39,000
Property Value Boost
Investment
£38,000
Payback
~17 yrs
Current Costs
£4,965/yr
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£22,400 over 10 years

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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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Solar Panels + Battery

Your house is ideal for solar. OVO: UK's #1 green energy supplier.

Save £1000/yrPayback: ~11 years+7 EPC points
£11,000
Cost
3
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New A-Rated Boiler

Your heating is rated Very Poor. Compare local boiler installers.

Save £190/yrPayback: ~18 years+5 EPC points
£3,500
Cost
4
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External Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Very Poor. External insulation can dramatically cut heat loss.

Save £400/yrPayback: ~30 years+8 EPC points
£12,000
Cost
5
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

Save £300/yrPayback: ~12 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
6
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Double Glazing

Your windows are rated Very Poor. Modern A-rated double glazing reduces drafts and heat loss.

Save £150/yrPayback: ~47 years+2 EPC points
£7,000
Cost

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Why Does This Property Have a G Rating?

This terraced house is located in WALSALL, WS1 3EF. The property offers 178.76m² (1924 sq ft) of spacious living space with 8 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. Currently rated G (1/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs £8,000-£14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. Single glazing is a significant source of heat loss, accounting for up to 25% of a home's heat escaping through windows. Upgrading to double glazing typically costs £400-£600 per window but improves thermal comfort and can reduce noise by up to 30dB. Estimated annual energy costs are £4965, comprising £4621 for heating, £162 for hot water, and £182 for lighting. The property produces 45.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

G(1 points)

Achievable Rating

G(1 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 3 Dec 2009

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

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation

Poor

🪟 Windows

Single glazed

Very Poor

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, coal

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Average

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy — No low energy lighting

Very Poor

Property Information

📍

Full Address

4, Doveridge Place

WS1 3EF

WALSALL

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Property Type

House

End-Terrace

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

178.76

8.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

45.0 tonnes/year

251 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

984 kWh/m²/year

G-Rated Properties in WALSALL

WALSALL properties with G ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (WS1) 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

Room heaters, coal

£4621 /yr

Save £190/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£162 /yr

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy

£182 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Caldmore Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayWS1 3RH

Last inspected: Oct 2019

Good

Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayWS1 3AF

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

Blue Coat Church of England Academy

Secondary
📍0.3 miles awayWS1 2ND

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

St Mary's The Mount Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayWS1 3AY

Last inspected: Oct 2013

Outstanding

Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayWS1 2LP

Last inspected: Apr 2019

Good

Whitehall Nursery and Infant School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayWS1 3HS

Last inspected: Dec 2014

Outstanding

Walsall Studio School

Secondary
📍0.4 miles awayWS1 1RL

Last inspected: Sept 2019

Good

Palfrey Infant School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayWS1 4HY

Last inspected: Oct 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: 444 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:444 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
⬆️

Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:178 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

Higher Crime602 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

229 incidents (38%)

🛒

Shoplifting

108 incidents (18%)

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Drugs

37 incidents (6%)

🚗

Vehicle crime

36 incidents (6%)

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Criminal damage

34 incidents (6%)

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.

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

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