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6 Grafton Close

BH3 7JW

BOURNEMOUTH

Current

B

88

Potential

A

93

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in BOURNEMOUTH, BH3 7JW. The property offers 65m² (700 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a 1990s-era home. With an EPC rating of B (88/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (93/100). This property benefits from a air source heat pump system, which can deliver 3-4 units of heat for every unit of electricity used. Heat pumps are eligible for the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, making them increasingly popular for UK homes seeking to reduce carbon emissions. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. 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 £968, comprising £518 for heating, £365 for hot water, and £85 for lighting. The property produces 0.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.

How Does 6 Grafton Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 88/100, this BOURNEMOUTH property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £968 are approximately £832 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. CO2 emissions of 0.5 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the BH3 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property88
Average60
+47% better
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vs BOURNEMOUTH

This property88
Average61
+44% better
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vs BH3

This property88
Average58
+52% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 88/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £340/year more than the BOURNEMOUTH average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

B(88 points)

Potential Rating

A(93 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 13 Mar 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

6 Grafton Close

BH3 7JW

BOURNEMOUTH

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1991-1995

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Floor Area

65.0

3.0 total rooms

3.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (social)

Efficiency Score

88 / 100

Potential: 93

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CO₂ Emissions

0.5 tonnes/year

7 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

42 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

13 Mar 2025

ECO assessment

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About BOURNEMOUTH

BOURNEMOUTH is situated in Dorset, South West. Properties in BOURNEMOUTH have an average EPC rating of D (score 61/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. The BH3 postcode district contains over 1900 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Air source heat pump, radiators, electric

£518.0/yr

Save £59/yr

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Hot Water

£365.0/yr

Save £124/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£85.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Air source heat pump, radiators, electric

Good

Main Fuel

electricity (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Luke's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayBH9 1LG

Last inspected: Jun 2018

Good

Malmesbury Park Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayBH8 8LU

Last inspected: Mar 2022

Good

Livingstone Academy Bournemouth

All-through
📍0.9 miles awayBH1 1PA
?Not yet rated

Queen's Park Academy

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayBH8 9PU

Last inspected: Jun 2014

Outstanding

St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayBH9 3BY

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayBH9 2SA

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

Queen's Park Infant Academy

Primary
📍1 miles awayBH8 9PU

Last inspected: Mar 2018

Good

Bournemouth School

Secondary
📍1 miles awayBH8 9PY

Last inspected: Sept 2011

Outstanding

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
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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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Area Safety

Higher Crime444 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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Anti-social behaviour

111 incidents (25%)

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violent crime

109 incidents (25%)

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Shoplifting

76 incidents (17%)

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Criminal damage

31 incidents (7%)

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Public order

27 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. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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