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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

4, Stirling Road

BH3 7JG

BOURNEMOUTH

Current

F

32

Potential

D

58

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£2,261

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,318

potential per year

This property costs approximately £461 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £943 annually.

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🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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Free

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a D rating — saving up to £943 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Journey to A
FA
32,500
Property Value Boost
Investment
£23,500
Payback
~10 yrs
Current Costs
£2,261/yr
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Cavity Wall Insulation

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

Save £250/yrPayback: ~8 years+4 EPC points
£2,000
Cost
2
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Solar Panels + Battery

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Save £1000/yrPayback: ~11 years+7 EPC points
£11,000
Cost
3
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

Save £943/yrPayback: ~4 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
4
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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 F Rating?

This detached house is located in BOURNEMOUTH, BH3 7JG. The property offers 159.78m² (1720 sq ft) of spacious living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated F (32/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a D rating (58/100). 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%. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. 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 £2261, comprising £1741 for heating, £354 for hot water, and £166 for lighting. The property produces 14.0 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
Potential
E39-54
F21-38
Current
G1-20

Current Rating

F(32 points)

Achievable Rating

D(58 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 12 Apr 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.

🧱 Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average

🪟 Windows

Single glazed

Very Poor

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Average

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy — No low energy lighting

Very Poor

Property Information

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Full Address

4, Stirling Road

BH3 7JG

BOURNEMOUTH

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Property Type

House

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

159.78

7.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

14.0 tonnes/year

88 kg/m²

📊

Energy Consumption

484 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in BOURNEMOUTH

BOURNEMOUTH properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (BH3) 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

£1741 /yr

Save £735/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£354 /yr

Save £208/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy

£166 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Luke's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayBH9 1LG

Last inspected: Jun 2018

Good

Glenmoor Academy

Secondary
📍0.7 miles awayBH10 4EX

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Outstanding

Winton Academy

Secondary
📍0.7 miles awayBH10 4HT

Last inspected: Dec 2018

Outstanding

Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayBH9 2SA

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

Winton Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayBH9 2TG

Last inspected: Jun 2018

Good

St Mark's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayBH10 4JA

Last inspected: Oct 2023

Good

Malmesbury Park Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayBH8 8LU

Last inspected: Mar 2022

Good

St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayBH9 3BY

Last inspected: Jan 2020

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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Area Safety

Higher Crime289 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
🛒

Shoplifting

74 incidents (26%)

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violent crime

67 incidents (23%)

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Anti-social behaviour

64 incidents (22%)

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Criminal damage

18 incidents (6%)

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Public order

17 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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