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7 Foxbeare Road

EX34 9QP

ILFRACOMBE

Current

D

58

Potential

B

86

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in ILFRACOMBE, EX34 9QP. The property offers 75m² (807 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. With an EPC rating of D (58/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (86/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. 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 £1562, comprising £1265 for heating, £195 for hot water, and £102 for lighting. The property produces 3.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in October 2017 for £203,000.

How Does 7 Foxbeare Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 58/100, this ILFRACOMBE property is around the national average for UK homes. At £1562 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. At 3.4 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 EX34 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property58
Average60
-3% below
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vs ILFRACOMBE

This property58
Average56
+4% better
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vs EX34

This property58
Average55
+5% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 58/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £710/year more than the ILFRACOMBE average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(58 points)

Potential Rating

B(86 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 20 May 2024

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Property Information

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Full Address

7 Foxbeare Road

EX34 9QP

ILFRACOMBE

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

75.0

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

58 / 100

Potential: 86

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CO₂ Emissions

3.4 tonnes/year

46 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

282 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

20 May 2024

marketed sale

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About ILFRACOMBE

ILFRACOMBE is situated in Devon, South West. Properties in ILFRACOMBE have an average EPC rating of D (score 56/100). Heating costs are £413 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The EX34 postcode district contains over 8100 registered properties. Like many ILFRACOMBE properties, this home features period architecture with character typical of Victorian-era construction.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£203,000

13 October 2017

Type: Semi-Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1265.0/yr

Save £569/yr

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Hot Water

£195.0/yr

Save £66/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£102.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Granite or whinstone, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor
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Roof

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Solid, 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 all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awayEX34 9JB

Last inspected: May 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayEX34 9LW

Last inspected: Apr 2019

Good

Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayEX34 8JL

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Good

Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.8 miles awayEX34 9SE

Last inspected: Nov 2011

Outstanding

Combe Martin Primary School

Primary
📍2.9 miles awayEX34 0DF

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

West Down School

Primary
📍3.4 miles awayEX34 8NF

Last inspected: Oct 2019

Good

Woolacombe School

Primary
📍4.9 miles awayEX34 7BT
?Not yet rated

Marwood School

Primary
📍5.4 miles awayEX31 4HF

Last inspected: Sept 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

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: 165 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:165 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:25 Mbps
Maximum:50 Mbps

Available Providers

BTSkyTalkTalkPlusnet

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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