Energy Performance Certificate
8, Queensway
DE22 3BE
DERBY
Current
E
53
Potential
C
80
📅 Upcoming Regulation Change — Plan Ahead
The government has proposed raising the minimum EPC standard to C by 2028 for new rental tenancies and 2030 for all tenancies. This E-rated property would need to improve by two bands to comply. Acting now costs less and avoids deadline pressure.
Now
E
Current rating
Target (2028)
C
Minimum required
Achievable
C
With improvements
Running Costs: How This Property Compares
This Property
£1,534
estimated per year
UK Average
£1,800
per year
After Improvements
£894
potential per year
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With targeted upgrades, this property could reach C — saving up to £640/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.
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About This E-Rated Property
This detached house is located in DERBY, DE22 3BE. The property offers 143m² (1539 sq ft) of spacious living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. The property has an EPC rating of E (53/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (80/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs £8,000-£14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1534, comprising £1309 for heating, £118 for hot water, and £107 for lighting. The property produces 7.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home. The property last sold in July 2021 for £395,000.
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Achievable Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 4 Sept 2013
Building Elements — Improvement Opportunities
Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.
🧱 Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
🏗️ Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
🪟 Windows
Fully double glazed
📦 Floor
Suspended, no insulation (assumed)
🔥 Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
🚿 Hot Water
NaN
💡 Lighting
45.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 45% of fixed outlets
Property Information
Full Address
8, Queensway
DE22 3BE
DERBY
Property Type
House
Detached
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1900-1929
Floor Area
143.0 m²
6.0 total rooms
CO₂ Emissions
7.5 tonnes/year
Energy Consumption
270 kWh/m²/year
E-Rated Properties in DERBY
DERBY has a mix of older and newer housing stock. E-rated properties in this area typically pre-date modern insulation standards but are strong candidates for improvement — particularly insulation and heating system upgrades, which can lift ratings by two or more bands.
Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential
🔥 Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
£1309 /yr
Save £564/yr
🚿 Hot Water
£118 /yr
Save £38/yr
💡 Lighting
45.0% low energy
£107 /yr
Save £38/yr
💷 Sales History
Improving from E to C typically adds 3–5% per band to property value.
£395,000
D
Jul 2021
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Broadband & Connectivity
Average download speed: 500 Mbps
Download Speed
Upload Speed
Available Providers
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.
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