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8 Southover Beach Apartments, Bay View Road

EX34 7DQ

WOOLACOMBE

Current

D

59

Potential

C

71

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached flat is located in WOOLACOMBE, EX34 7DQ. The property offers 45m² (484 sq ft) of compact living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. With an EPC rating of D (59/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (71/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The property has modern timber frame or system-built walls, which typically offer good insulation properties when properly maintained. 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 £1074, comprising £860 for heating, £143 for hot water, and £71 for lighting. The property produces 2.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 8 Southover Beach Apartments Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 59/100, this WOOLACOMBE property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £1074 are approximately £726 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. With 45m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². At 2.6 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 property59
Average60
-2% below
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vs WOOLACOMBE

This property59
Average60
-2% below
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vs EX34

This property59
Average55
+7% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 59/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £278/year more than the WOOLACOMBE average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(59 points)

Potential Rating

C(71 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 17 May 2024

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Property Information

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Full Address

8 Southover Beach Apartments

Bay View Road

EX34 7DQ

WOOLACOMBE

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Property Type

Flat

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

45.0

2.0 total rooms

2.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

59 / 100

Potential: 71

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CO₂ Emissions

2.6 tonnes/year

59 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

332 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

17 May 2024

marketed sale

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About WOOLACOMBE

WOOLACOMBE is situated in Devon, South West. Properties in WOOLACOMBE have an average EPC rating of D (score 60/100). The EX34 postcode district contains over 8100 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£860.0/yr

Save £350/yr

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Hot Water

£143.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£71.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Timber frame, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor
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Roof

Pitched, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

(another dwelling below)

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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

Woolacombe School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayEX34 7BT
?Not yet rated

Georgeham Church of England (VC) Primary School

Primary
📍2.5 miles awayEX33 1JT

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Good

West Down School

Primary
📍3.7 miles awayEX34 8NF

Last inspected: Oct 2019

Good

Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School

Primary
📍4.3 miles awayEX34 8JL

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Good

Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School

Primary
📍4.4 miles awayEX34 9LW

Last inspected: Apr 2019

Good

The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy

Secondary
📍4.6 miles awayEX34 9JB

Last inspected: May 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Kingsacre Primary School

Primary
📍4.6 miles awayEX33 1BQ

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

Caen Community Primary School

Primary
📍4.8 miles awayEX33 1AD

Last inspected: Mar 2023

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: 494 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:494 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:198 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.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

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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