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โš ๏ธ High Energy Cost Property

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58, Sycamore Crescent, Risca

NP11 6AF

NEWPORT

Current

F

34

Potential

C

73

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

ยฃ1,480

estimated per year

UK Average

ยฃ1,800

per year

After Improvements

ยฃ843

potential per year

๐Ÿ’ฐ Government Grants Available for This Property

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ยฃ7,500

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a C rating โ€” saving up to ยฃ637 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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๐Ÿ’ฐ Save ยฃ2,087/year

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Fโ†’A
+ยฃ32,500
Property Value Boost
Investment
ยฃ17,500
Payback
~8 yrs
Current Costs
ยฃ1,480/yr
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ยฃ20,870 over 10 years

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ยฃ20,870 over 10 years

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Loft Insulation

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

Save ยฃ200/yrPayback: ~5 years+3 EPC points
ยฃ1,000
Cost
2
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Cavity Wall Insulation

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

Save ยฃ250/yrPayback: ~8 years+4 EPC points
ยฃ2,000
Cost
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Save ยฃ1000/yrPayback: ~11 years+7 EPC points
ยฃ11,000
Cost
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Air Source Heat Pump

Ultra-efficient heating with ยฃ7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

Save ยฃ637/yrPayback: ~5 years+10 EPC points
๐Ÿ›๏ธ ยฃ7,500 BUS Grant Available
ยฃ3,500
ยฃ11,000
Cost

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This semi-detached house is located in NEWPORT, NP11 6AF. The property offers 61mยฒ (657 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. Currently rated F (34/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (73/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The property has modern timber frame or system-built walls, which typically offer good insulation properties when properly maintained. The pitched roof lacks adequate insulation. Topping up loft insulation to 270mm (the recommended depth) typically costs ยฃ300-ยฃ500 and could save ยฃ150-ยฃ250 annually, with the investment often paying for itself within 2-3 years. 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 ยฃ1480, comprising ยฃ1088 for heating, ยฃ318 for hot water, and ยฃ74 for lighting. The property produces 6.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home. The property last sold in September 2016 for ยฃ70,000.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(34 points)

Achievable Rating

C(73 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 17 Aug 2016

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.

๐Ÿงฑ Walls

System built, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

๐Ÿ—๏ธ Roof

Pitched, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

๐ŸชŸ Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

๐Ÿ“ฆ Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

NaN

Poor

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

25.0% low energy โ€” Low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets

Average

Property Information

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Full Address

58, Sycamore Crescent

Risca

NP11 6AF

NEWPORT

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

61.0 mยฒ

3.0 total rooms

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

6.8 tonnes/year

113 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

639 kWh/mยฒ/year

F-Rated Properties in NEWPORT

NEWPORT properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (NP11) 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 โ€” Current vs Potential

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ1088 /yr

Save ยฃ354/yr with improvements

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

ยฃ318 /yr

Save ยฃ251/yr with improvements

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

25.0% low energy

ยฃ74 /yr

Save ยฃ32/yr with improvements

๐Ÿ’ท Sales History

Note: EPC improvements typically add 3โ€“5% per band to property value. Moving from F to C could add significant value.

ยฃ70,000

S

Sept 2016

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Clevedon School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“15.1 miles awayโ€ขBS21 6AH
?Not yet rated

St Nicholas Chantry Church of England Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“15.4 miles awayโ€ขBS21 7LT

Last inspected: Jun 2022

โš ๏ธRequires improvement

High Down Infant School

Primary
๐Ÿ“15.4 miles awayโ€ขBS20 6DY

Last inspected: Nov 2022

โœ“Good

All Saints Church of England Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“15.4 miles awayโ€ขBS21 6AU

Last inspected: Apr 2023

โœ“Good

High Down Junior School

Primary
๐Ÿ“15.4 miles awayโ€ขBS20 6DY

Last inspected: May 2019

โœ“Good

Mary Elton Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“15.4 miles awayโ€ขBS21 7SX

Last inspected: Mar 2020

โš ๏ธRequires improvement

St John the Evangelist Church School

Primary
๐Ÿ“15.5 miles awayโ€ขBS21 5EL

Last inspected: May 2019

โœ“Good

Yeo Moor Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“15.7 miles awayโ€ขBS21 6JL

Last inspected: Jun 2023

โœ“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

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

โšก Gigabit Available
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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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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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