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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

7, Back Lane, Barrington

CB22 7RF

CAMBRIDGE

Current

F

35

Potential

C

79

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£2,269

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,395

potential per year

This property costs approximately £469 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £874 annually.

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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Free

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a C rating — saving up to £874 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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FA
32,500
Property Value Boost
Investment
£25,000
Payback
~9 yrs
Current Costs
£2,269/yr
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New A-Rated Boiler

Your heating is rated Poor. Compare local boiler installers.

Save £659/yrPayback: ~5 years+5 EPC points
£3,500
Cost
2
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Air Source Heat Pump

Ultra-efficient heating with £7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

Save £874/yrPayback: ~4 years+10 EPC points
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£3,500
£11,000
Cost
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Double Glazing

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

Save £150/yrPayback: ~47 years+2 EPC points
£7,000
Cost

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached bungalow is located in CAMBRIDGE, CB22 7RF. The property offers 158m² (1701 sq ft) of spacious living space with 8 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. Currently rated F (35/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (79/100). The oil-fired central heating has poor efficiency. Oil boilers are more expensive to run than gas and have higher carbon emissions. Consider switching to a heat pump (eligible for £7,500 BUS grant) for significant long-term savings. 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 £2269, comprising £1873 for heating, £261 for hot water, and £135 for lighting. The property produces 12.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home. The property last sold in June 2023 for £1,150,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(35 points)

Achievable Rating

C(79 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 3 Mar 2015

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, filled cavity

Good

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation

Good

🪟 Windows

Some double glazing

Very Poor

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, oil

Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Poor

💡 Lighting

24.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 24% of fixed outlets

Poor

Property Information

📍

Full Address

7, Back Lane

Barrington

CB22 7RF

CAMBRIDGE

🏠

Property Type

Bungalow

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

📐

Floor Area

158.0

8.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

12.0 tonnes/year

73 kg/m²

📊

Energy Consumption

285 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in CAMBRIDGE

CAMBRIDGE properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (CB22) 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

Boiler and radiators, oil

£1873 /yr

Save £659/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£261 /yr

Save £157/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

24.0% low energy

£135 /yr

Save £58/yr with improvements

💷 Sales History

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

£1,150,000

D

Jun 2023

£850,000

D

Mar 2017

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Barrington CofE VC Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayCB22 7RG

Last inspected: Apr 2022

Good

Foxton Primary School

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayCB22 6RN

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Good

Haslingfield Endowed Primary School

Primary
📍1.6 miles awayCB23 1JW

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Harston and Newton Community Primary School

Primary
📍2.1 miles awayCB22 7PX

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Petersfield CofE Aided Primary School

Primary
📍2.2 miles awaySG8 5QG

Last inspected: Feb 2020

Good

Meldreth Primary School

Primary
📍2.7 miles awaySG8 6LA

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

Fowlmere Primary School

Primary
📍2.9 miles awaySG8 7SL

Last inspected: Feb 2023

Good

Melbourn Village College

Secondary
📍3 miles awaySG8 6EF

Last inspected: Jul 2023

?Serious Weaknesses

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

Superfast Broadband

Average download speed: 141 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:141 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
⬆️

Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:21 Mbps
Maximum:50 Mbps

Available Providers

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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

Very Low Crime6 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

6 incidents (100%)

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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