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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

8a, Alfreton Road, Codnor

DE5 9QY

RIPLEY

Current

F

38

Potential

B

83

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,613

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£690

potential per year

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a B rating — saving up to £923 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Payback
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Current Costs
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External Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Very Poor. External insulation can dramatically cut heat loss.

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached house is located in RIPLEY, DE5 9QY. The property offers 85m² (915 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated F (38/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (83/100). 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. The loft insulation is rated very good, meeting or exceeding the recommended 270mm depth for optimal thermal performance. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1613, comprising £1300 for heating, £208 for hot water, and £105 for lighting. The property produces 7.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home. The property last sold in December 2015 for £132,500.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(38 points)

Achievable Rating

B(83 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 11 Sept 2015

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

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 400+ mm loft insulation

Very Good

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Good

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Average

💡 Lighting

27.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 27% of fixed outlets

Average

Property Information

📍

Full Address

8a, Alfreton Road

Codnor

DE5 9QY

RIPLEY

🏠

Property Type

House

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

85.0

4.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

7.4 tonnes/year

87 kg/m²

📊

Energy Consumption

486 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in RIPLEY

RIPLEY properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (DE5) 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

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1300 /yr

Save £748/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£208 /yr

Save £131/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

27.0% low energy

£105 /yr

Save £44/yr with improvements

💷 Sales History

Note: EPC improvements typically add 3–5% per band to property value. Moving from F to B could add significant value.

£132,500

D

Dec 2015

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Codnor Community Primary School Church of England Controlled

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayDE5 9QD

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

Waingroves Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayDE5 9TD

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

The Ripley Academy

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awayDE5 3JQ

Last inspected: Feb 2020

Good

Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Primary
📍1 miles awayDE5 3BD

Last inspected: Jan 2019

Good

Loscoe CofE Primary School and Nursery

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayDE75 7RT

Last inspected: Apr 2023

Good

Ripley Junior School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayDE5 3PN

Last inspected: Jun 2018

Good

Ripley Infant School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayDE5 3RY

Last inspected: Feb 2022

Good

Ironville and Codnor Park Primary School

Primary
📍1.6 miles awayNG16 5NB

Last inspected: Jul 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: 494 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

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

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:197 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

Low Crime41 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has low crime compared to national averages

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
📊

violent crime

21 incidents (51%)

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Anti-social behaviour

5 incidents (12%)

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Public order

4 incidents (10%)

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Criminal damage

2 incidents (5%)

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Drugs

2 incidents (5%)

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.

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