Energy Performance Certificate
43, Palmeira Avenue
BN3 3GE
HOVE
Current
F
27
Potential
D
68
This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run
This Property
£5,251
estimated per year
UK Average
£1,800
per year
After Improvements
£2,074
potential per year
This property costs approximately £3,451 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £3,177 annually.
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🏛️ BUS Grant
£7,500
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Ultra-efficient heating with £7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.
Loft Insulation
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Cavity Wall Insulation
Your walls are rated Poor. Cavity fill is quick and cost-effective.
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Double Glazing
Your windows are rated Very Poor. Modern A-rated double glazing reduces drafts and heat loss.
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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?
This detached house is located in HOVE, BN3 3GE. The property offers 355.8m² (3830 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 11 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated F (27/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a D rating (68/100). 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 £5251, comprising £4561 for heating, £480 for hot water, and £210 for lighting. The property produces 30.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home. The property last sold in September 2017 for £40,000.
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Achievable Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 3 Feb 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)
🏗️ Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
🪟 Windows
Single glazed
📦 Floor
Solid, no insulation (assumed)
🔥 Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
🚿 Hot Water
NaN
💡 Lighting
95.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 95% of fixed outlets
Property Information
Full Address
43, Palmeira Avenue
BN3 3GE
HOVE
Property Type
House
Detached
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1900-1929
Floor Area
355.8 m²
11.0 total rooms
CO₂ Emissions
30.0 tonnes/year
84 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
497 kWh/m²/year
F-Rated Properties in HOVE
HOVE properties with F 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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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential
🔥 Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
£4561 /yr
Save £2975/yr with improvements
🚿 Hot Water
£480 /yr
Save £202/yr with improvements
💡 Lighting
95.0% low energy
£210 /yr
💷 Sales History
Note: EPC improvements typically add 3–5% per band to property value. Moving from F to D could add significant value.
£40,000
O
Sept 2017
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Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
Brunswick Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jun 2018
Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Feb 2023
Cardinal Newman Catholic School
SecondaryLast inspected: May 2023
St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Mar 2019
St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Nov 2019
Stanford Infant School
PrimaryLast inspected: Mar 2022
Stanford Junior School
PrimaryLast inspected: Oct 2018
St Paul's CofE Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Mar 2023
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.
Broadband & Connectivity
Average download speed: 500 Mbps
Download Speed
Upload Speed
Available Providers
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
The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels
Most Common Incidents
April 2026violent crime
220 incidents (24%)
Anti-social behaviour
202 incidents (22%)
Shoplifting
176 incidents (19%)
Public order
91 incidents (10%)
Theft
51 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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