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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

74, St. Brannocks Road

EX34 8EQ

ILFRACOMBE

Current

G

17

Potential

C

79

This G-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£2,593

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£797

potential per year

This property costs approximately £793 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £1,796 annually.

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

Off the cost of an air source heat pump. Available now — limited places.

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🏠 ECO4 Scheme

Free

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How to Improve This G-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a C rating — saving up to £1,796 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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GA
39,000
Property Value Boost
Investment
£24,500
Payback
~7 yrs
Current Costs
£2,593/yr
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Loft Insulation

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

Save £200/yrPayback: ~5 years+3 EPC points
£1,000
Cost
2
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

Save £1796/yrPayback: ~2 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
3
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Cavity Wall Insulation

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

Save £250/yrPayback: ~8 years+4 EPC points
£2,000
Cost
4
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Solar Panels + Battery

Your house is ideal for solar. OVO: UK's #1 green energy supplier.

Save £1000/yrPayback: ~11 years+7 EPC points
£11,000
Cost
5
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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 G Rating?

This semi-detached house is located in ILFRACOMBE, EX34 8EQ. The property offers 113m² (1216 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. Currently rated G (17/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (79/100). The pitched roof lacks adequate insulation. Topping up loft insulation to 270mm (the recommended depth) typically costs £300-£500 and could save £150-£250 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 £2593, comprising £2109 for heating, £367 for hot water, and £117 for lighting. The property produces 12.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

G(17 points)

Achievable Rating

C(79 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 20 Apr 2018

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

Sandstone or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🪟 Windows

Some double glazing

Very Poor

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, mains gas

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

33.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets

Average

Property Information

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Full Address

74, St. Brannocks Road

EX34 8EQ

ILFRACOMBE

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

📐

Floor Area

113.0

6.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

12.0 tonnes/year

104 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

591 kWh/m²/year

G-Rated Properties in ILFRACOMBE

ILFRACOMBE properties with G ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (EX34) 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

Room heaters, mains gas

£2109 /yr

Save £1457/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£367 /yr

Save £293/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

33.0% low energy

£117 /yr

Save £46/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayEX34 8JL

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Good

Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayEX34 9LW

Last inspected: Apr 2019

Good

The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awayEX34 9JB

Last inspected: May 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍2.8 miles awayEX34 9SE

Last inspected: Nov 2011

Outstanding

West Down School

Primary
📍3 miles awayEX34 8NF

Last inspected: Oct 2019

Good

Woolacombe School

Primary
📍3.9 miles awayEX34 7BT
?Not yet rated

Combe Martin Primary School

Primary
📍3.9 miles awayEX34 0DF

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Georgeham Church of England (VC) Primary School

Primary
📍5.5 miles awayEX33 1JT

Last inspected: Nov 2019

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: 484 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:484 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
⬆️

Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:193 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

Above Average125 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has slightly above average crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
📊

violent crime

42 incidents (34%)

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Anti-social behaviour

20 incidents (16%)

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Burglary

15 incidents (12%)

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Criminal damage

12 incidents (10%)

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Public order

10 incidents (8%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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.

Public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.