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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

41b Handel Road

SS8 7HL

CANVEY ISLAND

Current

F

27

Potential

F

32

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,351

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,212

potential per year

💰 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 F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a F rating — saving up to £139 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Journey to A
FA
32,500
Property Value Boost
Investment
£24,500
Payback
~13 yrs
Current Costs
£1,351/yr
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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
2
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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
3
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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
4
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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
5
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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 CANVEY ISLAND, SS8 7HL. The property offers 34.09m² (367 sq ft) of compact living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. Currently rated F (27/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. The roof space has been converted to living space, with insulation between the rafters. 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 £1351, comprising £1085 for heating, £199 for hot water, and £67 for lighting. The property produces 7.0 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
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
Current
G1-20

Current Rating

F(27 points)

Achievable Rating

F(32 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 24 Nov 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

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor

🏗️ Roof

Roof room(s), no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🪟 Windows

Single glazed

Very Poor

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Community scheme

Good

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Average

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy — No low energy lighting

Very Poor

Property Information

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Full Address

41b Handel Road

SS8 7HL

CANVEY ISLAND

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Property Type

House

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

34.09

3.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

7.0 tonnes/year

118 kg/m²

📊

Energy Consumption

619 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in CANVEY ISLAND

CANVEY ISLAND properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (SS8) 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

Community scheme

£1085 /yr

Save £106/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£199 /yr

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy

£67 /yr

Save £33/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Lubbins Park Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.2 miles awaySS8 7HF

Last inspected: Sept 2019

Good

Castle View School

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awaySS8 7FH
?Not yet rated

Leigh Beck Junior School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awaySS8 7TD

Last inspected: Jan 2022

Good

Leigh Beck Infant School and Nursery Academy

Primary
📍0.5 miles awaySS8 7TD

Last inspected: Mar 2018

Good

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awaySS8 9DP

Last inspected: Jan 2023

?Special Measures

William Read Primary Academy

Primary
📍1 miles awaySS8 0JE
?Not yet rated

St Katherine's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awaySS8 9QA

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

Winter Gardens Academy

Primary
📍1.3 miles awaySS8 9QA

Last inspected: Apr 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: 494 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:494 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:198 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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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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