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Below Average Efficiency — Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

9, St. Davids Avenue

SA31 3DW

CARMARTHEN

Current

E

49

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

£2,234

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,154

potential per year

This property costs approximately £434 more per year than the UK average. Improvements could save up to £1,080 annually.

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£7,500

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach C — saving up to £1,080/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. 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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About This E-Rated Property

This semi-detached house is located in CARMARTHEN, SA31 3DW. The property offers 175m² (1884 sq ft) of spacious living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. The property has an EPC rating of E (49/100), 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, 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 £2234, comprising £1983 for heating, £110 for hot water, and £141 for lighting. The property produces 10.0 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
Current
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

E(49 points)

Achievable Rating

C(80 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 18 Mar 2016

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)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Good

💡 Lighting

54.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 54% of fixed outlets

Good

Property Information

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Full Address

9, St. Davids Avenue

SA31 3DW

CARMARTHEN

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

175.0

7.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

10.0 tonnes/year

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Energy Consumption

336 kWh/m²/year

E-Rated Properties in CARMARTHEN

CARMARTHEN 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.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1983 /yr

Save £1036/yr

🚿 Hot Water

£110 /yr

💡 Lighting

54.0% low energy

£141 /yr

Save £44/yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School

Primary
📍45.8 miles awayEX34 9LW

Last inspected: Apr 2019

Good

Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School

Primary
📍45.9 miles awayEX34 8JL

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Good

The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy

Secondary
📍45.9 miles awayEX34 9JB

Last inspected: May 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Combe Martin Primary School

Primary
📍46.6 miles awayEX34 0DF

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍46.7 miles awayEX34 9SE

Last inspected: Nov 2011

Outstanding

Woolacombe School

Primary
📍47.6 miles awayEX34 7BT
?Not yet rated

Lynton Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍48.1 miles awayEX35 6AF

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

West Down School

Primary
📍49 miles awayEX34 8NF

Last inspected: Oct 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: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
⬆️

Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 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

Higher Crime229 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
📊

violent crime

88 incidents (38%)

⚖️

Public order

31 incidents (14%)

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Shoplifting

24 incidents (10%)

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Anti-social behaviour

20 incidents (9%)

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Criminal damage

19 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.