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Below Average Efficiency โ€” Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

5, Bartholomew Terrace

EX4 3BW

EXETER

Current

E

43

Potential

E

46

๐Ÿ“… Upcoming Regulation Change โ€” Plan Ahead

The government has proposed raising the minimum EPC standard to C by 2028 for new rental tenancies and 2030 for all tenancies. This E-rated property would need to improve by two bands to comply. Acting now costs less and avoids deadline pressure.

Now

E

Current rating

Target (2028)

C

Minimum required

Achievable

E

With improvements

Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

ยฃ1,532

estimated per year

UK Average

ยฃ1,800

per year

After Improvements

ยฃ1,450

potential per year

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach E โ€” saving up to ยฃ82/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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๐Ÿ’ฐ Save ยฃ1,850/year

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+ยฃ26,000
Property Value Boost
Investment
ยฃ33,500
Payback
~18 yrs
Current Costs
ยฃ1,532/yr
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ยฃ11,000
Cost
2
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External Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Very Poor. External insulation can dramatically cut heat loss.

Save ยฃ400/yrPayback: ~30 years+8 EPC points
ยฃ12,000
Cost
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Ultra-efficient heating with ยฃ7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

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ยฃ11,000
Cost
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Double Glazing

Your windows are rated Very Poor. Modern A-rated double glazing reduces drafts and heat loss.

Save ยฃ150/yrPayback: ~47 years+2 EPC points
ยฃ7,000
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About This E-Rated Property

This terraced house is located in EXETER, EX4 3BW. The property offers 127.35mยฒ (1371 sq ft) of spacious living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. The property has an EPC rating of E (43/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. The property benefits from a highly efficient gas central heating system, likely a modern condensing boiler achieving 90%+ efficiency. The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs ยฃ8,000-ยฃ14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. 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 ยฃ400-ยฃ600 per window but improves thermal comfort and can reduce noise by up to 30dB. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ1532, comprising ยฃ1277 for heating, ยฃ119 for hot water, and ยฃ136 for lighting. The property produces 7.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
C69-80
D55-68
E39-54
Current
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

E(43 points)

Achievable Rating

E(46 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 2 Aug 2010

Building Elements โ€” Improvement Opportunities

Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.

๐Ÿงฑ Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

๐Ÿ—๏ธ Roof

Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation

Good

๐ŸชŸ Windows

Single glazed

Very Poor

๐Ÿ“ฆ Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Very Good

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

NaN

Very Good

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

15.0% low energy โ€” Low energy lighting in 15% of fixed outlets

Poor

Property Information

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Full Address

5, Bartholomew Terrace

EX4 3BW

EXETER

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

๐Ÿ“…

Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

๐Ÿ“

Floor Area

127.35 mยฒ

5.0 total rooms

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

7.5 tonnes/year

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Energy Consumption

356 kWh/mยฒ/year

E-Rated Properties in EXETER

EXETER has a mix of older and newer housing stock. E-rated properties in this area typically pre-date modern insulation standards but are strong candidates for improvement โ€” particularly insulation and heating system upgrades, which can lift ratings by two or more bands.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs โ€” Current vs Potential

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ1277 /yr

Save ยฃ19/yr

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

ยฃ119 /yr

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

15.0% low energy

ยฃ136 /yr

Save ยฃ63/yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St David's CofE Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.2 miles awayโ€ขEX4 4EE

Last inspected: Feb 2019

โœ“Good

Montgomery Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขEX4 1BS

Last inspected: Jun 2019

โœ“Good

St Thomas Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขEX2 9BB

Last inspected: Feb 2023

โœ“Good

St Gabriel's CofE Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขEX4 2BY

Last inspected: Jan 2019

โœ“Good

Bowhill Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขEX4 1JT

Last inspected: Nov 2019

โœ“Good

St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขEX2 4NQ
?Not yet rated

St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขEX4 6PG
?Not yet rated

Newtown Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขEX1 2BP
?Not yet rated

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

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 448 Mbps

โšก Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:448 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:179 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 Crime658 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
๐Ÿ“Š

violent crime

221 incidents (34%)

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Shoplifting

115 incidents (17%)

๐Ÿ”Š

Anti-social behaviour

114 incidents (17%)

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Criminal damage

46 incidents (7%)

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Theft

41 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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