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Below Average Efficiency — Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

4, Lynton Close

DE5 3SB

RIPLEY

Current

E

48

Potential

C

69

📅 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

C

With improvements

Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

£1,036

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£652

potential per year

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With targeted upgrades, this property could reach C — saving up to £384/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 detached house is located in RIPLEY, DE5 3SB. The property offers 78.84m² (849 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. The property has an EPC rating of E (48/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (69/100). The gas central heating system has average efficiency, indicating a boiler that may be 10-15 years old. While functional, upgrading to a modern A-rated condensing boiler could improve efficiency by 15-25%. 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 £1036, comprising £742 for heating, £202 for hot water, and £92 for lighting. The property produces 6.1 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

E(48 points)

Achievable Rating

C(69 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 16 Jun 2009

Building Elements — Improvement Opportunities

Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.

🧱 Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Good

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation

Average

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Poor

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy — No low energy lighting

Very Poor

Property Information

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Full Address

4, Lynton Close

DE5 3SB

RIPLEY

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Property Type

House

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1967-1975

📐

Floor Area

78.84

5.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

6.1 tonnes/year

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Energy Consumption

411 kWh/m²/year

E-Rated Properties in RIPLEY

RIPLEY 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.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£742 /yr

Save £246/yr

🚿 Hot Water

£202 /yr

Save £92/yr

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy

£92 /yr

Save £46/yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Lons Infant School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayDE5 3SE

Last inspected: Dec 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayDE5 3BD

Last inspected: Jan 2019

Good

Ripley Junior School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayDE5 3PN

Last inspected: Jun 2018

Good

Ripley Infant School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayDE5 3RY

Last inspected: Feb 2022

Good

The Ripley Academy

Secondary
📍1.1 miles awayDE5 3JQ

Last inspected: Feb 2020

Good

Swanwick Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayDE55 1BZ

Last inspected: Dec 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Swanwick Hall School

Secondary
📍1.4 miles awayDE55 1AE

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Waingroves Primary School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayDE5 9TD

Last inspected: Jul 2023

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
⬆️

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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Area Safety

Higher Crime193 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
📊

violent crime

86 incidents (45%)

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Anti-social behaviour

27 incidents (14%)

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Criminal damage

21 incidents (11%)

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Drugs

15 incidents (8%)

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Public order

15 incidents (8%)

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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