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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

40, Coombe Lane

BS9 2BJ

BRISTOL

Current

F

35

Potential

F

37

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£4,628

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£4,465

potential per year

This property costs approximately £2,828 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £163 annually.

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🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a F rating — saving up to £163 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Payback
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Current Costs
£4,628/yr
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Cavity Wall Insulation

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

Save £250/yrPayback: ~8 years+4 EPC points
£2,000
Cost
2
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£11,000
Cost
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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
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£3,500
£11,000
Cost
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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 BRISTOL, BS9 2BJ. The property offers 336.69m² (3624 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 12 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. Currently rated F (35/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. The property benefits from a highly efficient gas central heating system, likely a modern condensing boiler achieving 90%+ efficiency. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. 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 £4628, comprising £3977 for heating, £204 for hot water, and £447 for lighting. The property produces 29.0 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
Current
G1-20

Current Rating

F(35 points)

Achievable Rating

F(37 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 24 Jan 2011

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

Sandstone, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation

Good

🪟 Windows

Some double glazing

Very Poor

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Very Good

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Good

💡 Lighting

7.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 7% of fixed outlets

Very Poor

Property Information

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Full Address

40, Coombe Lane

BS9 2BJ

BRISTOL

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

336.69

12.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

29.0 tonnes/year

72 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

364 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in BRISTOL

BRISTOL properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (BS9) 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

£3977 /yr

🚿 Hot Water

£204 /yr

💡 Lighting

7.0% low energy

£447 /yr

Save £216/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Stoke Bishop Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayBS9 1BW

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

Elmlea Junior School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayBS9 3UF

Last inspected: Mar 2015

Outstanding

Elmlea Infant School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayBS9 3UU

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Outstanding

St Ursula's E-ACT Academy

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayBS9 4DT

Last inspected: Feb 2020

Good

Sea Mills Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayBS9 2HL

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Westbury-On-Trym Church of England Academy

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayBS9 3HZ

Last inspected: Feb 2020

Good

Westbury Park School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayBS6 7NU

Last inspected: May 2014

Outstanding

Bristol Free School

Secondary
📍1.2 miles awayBS10 6NJ

Last inspected: Mar 2022

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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