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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

41, Byron Street

BN3 5BB

HOVE

Current

G

8

Potential

C

72

This G-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£2,582

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£933

potential per year

This property costs approximately £782 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £1,649 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 C rating — saving up to £1,649 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
~8 yrs
Current Costs
£2,582/yr
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New A-Rated Boiler

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

Save £1368/yrPayback: ~3 years+5 EPC points
£3,500
Cost
2
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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated Very Poor. Cheapest upgrade with fastest payback — top up to 270mm.

Save £200/yrPayback: ~5 years+3 EPC points
£1,000
Cost
3
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

Save £1649/yrPayback: ~2 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
4
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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
5
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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
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 HOVE, BN3 5BB. The property offers 84m² (904 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. Currently rated G (8/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (72/100). 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. The pitched roof lacks adequate insulation. Topping up loft insulation to 270mm (the recommended depth) typically costs £300-£500 and could save £150-£250 annually, with the investment often paying for itself within 2-3 years. 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 £2582, comprising £2149 for heating, £325 for hot water, and £108 for lighting. The property produces 8.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home. The property last sold in October 2015 for £375,000.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

G(8 points)

Achievable Rating

C(72 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 31 Jul 2015

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, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🪟 Windows

Single glazed

Very Poor

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, electric

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy — No low energy lighting

Very Poor

Property Information

📍

Full Address

41, Byron Street

BN3 5BB

HOVE

🏠

Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

📐

Floor Area

84.0

3.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

8.9 tonnes/year

106 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

625 kWh/m²/year

G-Rated Properties in HOVE

HOVE properties with G ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (BN3) 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, electric

£2149 /yr

Save £1368/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£325 /yr

Save £233/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy

£108 /yr

Save £48/yr with improvements

💷 Sales History

Note: EPC improvements typically add 3–5% per band to property value. Moving from G to C could add significant value.

£375,000

T

Oct 2015

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayBN3 3YT

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre

Secondary
📍0.4 miles awayBN3 7BN

Last inspected: Dec 2021

Good

Hove Junior School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayBN3 5JA

Last inspected: Feb 2020

Good

West Hove Infant School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayBN3 5JA

Last inspected: Dec 2013

Outstanding

Aldrington CofE Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayBN3 7QD

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayBN3 7QA

Last inspected: Dec 2021

Good

Blatchington Mill School

Secondary
📍0.7 miles awayBN3 7BW

Last inspected: Feb 2022

Good

Goldstone Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayBN3 7JW

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
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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 Crime406 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
📊

violent crime

134 incidents (33%)

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Anti-social behaviour

77 incidents (19%)

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Public order

34 incidents (8%)

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Theft

32 incidents (8%)

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Shoplifting

31 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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