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Energy Performance Certificate

7 Barrack Road

EX2 5ED

EXETER

Current

C

71

Potential

B

82

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in EXETER, EX2 5ED. The property offers 130m² (1399 sq ft) of spacious living space with 8 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (71/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (82/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. The roof space has been converted to living space, with insulation between the rafters. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £2007, comprising £1564 for heating, £258 for hot water, and £185 for lighting. The property produces 3.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in March 2021 for £385,000.

How Does 7 Barrack Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 71/100, this EXETER property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £2007 are close to the UK average. The 130m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². At 3.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the EX2 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property71
Average60
+18% better
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vs EXETER

This property71
Average65
+9% better
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vs EX2

This property71
Average65
+9% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 71/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £1356/year more than the EXETER average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(71 points)

Potential Rating

B(82 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 24 Aug 2023

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Property Information

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Full Address

7 Barrack Road

EX2 5ED

EXETER

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

130.0

8.0 total rooms

8.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (private)

Efficiency Score

71 / 100

Potential: 82

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CO₂ Emissions

3.8 tonnes/year

30 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

168 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

24 Aug 2023

rental

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About EXETER

EXETER is situated in Devon, South West. Properties in EXETER have an average EPC rating of D (score 65/100). Heating costs are £913 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The EX2 postcode district contains over 17000 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£385,000

19 March 2021

Type: Terraced

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1564/yr

Save £280/yr

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Hot Water

£258/yr

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Lighting

95.0% low energy

£185/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor
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Roof

Roof room(s), insulated (assumed)

Good
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Windows

Mostly double glazing

Good
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Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 95% of fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayEX1 2SN

Last inspected: Jul 2015

Outstanding

Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayEX1 2PS

Last inspected: Feb 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Ladysmith Junior School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayEX1 2PT

Last inspected: Nov 2018

Good

Newtown Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayEX1 2BP
?Not yet rated

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

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayEX2 4NQ
?Not yet rated

Wynstream Primary School Academy

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayEX2 6AY
?Not yet rated

St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayEX4 6PG
?Not yet rated

Isca

Secondary
📍0.9 miles awayEX2 6AP

Last inspected: Jun 2022

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

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 485 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:485 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:194 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. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

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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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