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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

9 Old Malvern Road, Powick

WR2 4RX

WORCESTER

Current

F

35

Potential

B

87

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,353

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£455

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 £898 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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FA
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Payback
~12 yrs
Current Costs
£1,353/yr
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

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Cost
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External Wall Insulation

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

Save £400/yrPayback: ~30 years+8 EPC points
£12,000
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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This semi-detached house is located in WORCESTER, WR2 4RX. The property offers 66m² (710 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated F (35/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (87/100). 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 property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1353, comprising £852 for heating, £426 for hot water, and £75 for lighting. The property produces 5.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. The property last sold in March 2022 for £245,000.

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(35 points)

Achievable Rating

B(87 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 23 Sept 2021

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, 200 mm loft insulation

Good

🪟 Windows

Mostly double glazing

Good

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, mains gas

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

67.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets

Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

9 Old Malvern Road

Powick

WR2 4RX

WORCESTER

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

66.0

5.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

5.7 tonnes/year

87 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

497 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in WORCESTER

WORCESTER properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (WR2) 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

£852 /yr

Save £517/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£426 /yr

Save £362/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

67.0% low energy

£75 /yr

Save £19/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.

£245,000

S

Mar 2022

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Powick CofE Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayWR2 4RT
?Not yet rated

Callow End CofE Primary School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayWR2 4TE

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

Rushwick CofE Primary School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayWR2 5SU
?Not yet rated

Pitmaston Primary School

Primary
📍1.9 miles awayWR2 4ZF

Last inspected: Jun 2017

Outstanding

Honeywell Primary School

Primary
📍2.1 miles awayWR2 5QH

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Christopher Whitehead Language College

Secondary
📍2.2 miles awayWR2 4AF

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary

Primary
📍2.3 miles awayWR2 4EN

Last inspected: Jul 2018

Good

Kempsey Primary School

Primary
📍2.3 miles awayWR5 3NT

Last inspected: Jan 2020

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

Superfast Broadband

Average download speed: 179 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:179 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
⬆️

Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:27 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

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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.

Data Sources: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Police.uk crime statistics.

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