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โš ๏ธ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

Amberley, Birtley Road

GU5 0JJ

GUILDFORD

Current

F

25

Potential

E

45

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

ยฃ2,341

estimated per year

UK Average

ยฃ1,800

per year

After Improvements

ยฃ1,545

potential per year

This property costs approximately ยฃ541 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to ยฃ796 annually.

โš–๏ธ Landlord Legal Compliance โ€” Action Required

This F-rated property does not meet the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). Since April 2020, landlords cannot legally let properties rated F or G without a valid registered exemption. Fines of up to ยฃ30,000 apply. Immediate improvements are required to reach at least an E rating.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Government Grants Available for This Property

๐Ÿ›๏ธ BUS Grant

ยฃ7,500

Off the cost of an air source heat pump. Available now โ€” limited places.

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Free

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a E rating โ€” saving up to ยฃ796 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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๐Ÿ’ฐ Save ยฃ2,396/year

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Journey to A
Fโ†’A
+ยฃ32,500
Property Value Boost
Investment
ยฃ24,500
Payback
~10 yrs
Current Costs
ยฃ2,341/yr
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ยฃ23,960 over 10 years

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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated Poor. Cheapest upgrade with fastest payback โ€” top up to 270mm.

Save ยฃ200/yrPayback: ~5 years+3 EPC points
ยฃ1,000
Cost
2
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Cavity Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Poor. Cavity fill is quick and cost-effective.

Save ยฃ250/yrPayback: ~8 years+4 EPC points
ยฃ2,000
Cost
3
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Solar Panels + Battery

Your house is ideal for solar. OVO: UK's #1 green energy supplier.

Save ยฃ1000/yrPayback: ~11 years+7 EPC points
ยฃ11,000
Cost
4
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Air Source Heat Pump

Ultra-efficient heating with ยฃ7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

Save ยฃ796/yrPayback: ~4 years+10 EPC points
๐Ÿ›๏ธ ยฃ7,500 BUS Grant Available
ยฃ3,500
ยฃ11,000
Cost
5
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Double Glazing

Your windows are rated Very Poor. Modern A-rated double glazing reduces drafts and heat loss.

Save ยฃ150/yrPayback: ~47 years+2 EPC points
ยฃ7,000
Cost

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached house is located in GUILDFORD, GU5 0JJ. The property offers 95.86mยฒ (1032 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 6 habitable rooms. Currently rated F (25/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a E rating (45/100). The gas central heating system has average efficiency, indicating a boiler that may be 10-15 years old. While functional, upgrading to a modern A-rated condensing boiler could improve efficiency by 15-25%. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ2341, comprising ยฃ1961 for heating, ยฃ246 for hot water, and ยฃ134 for lighting. The property produces 12.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home. IMPORTANT FOR LANDLORDS: With an EPC rating of F, this property does not meet the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). Since April 2020, landlords cannot legally let properties rated F or G without registering a valid exemption. Penalties for non-compliance can reach up to ยฃ30,000. Immediate improvements are required to bring the property to at least an E rating.

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
C69-80
D55-68
E39-54
Potential
F21-38
Current
G1-20

Current Rating

F(25 points)

Achievable Rating

E(45 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 7 Nov 2009

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.

๐Ÿงฑ Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor

๐Ÿ—๏ธ Roof

Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation

Poor

๐ŸชŸ Windows

Some secondary glazing

Very Poor

๐Ÿ“ฆ Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Average

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

NaN

Poor

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

20.0% low energy โ€” Low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets

Poor

Property Information

๐Ÿ“

Full Address

Amberley

Birtley Road

GU5 0JJ

GUILDFORD

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Floor Area

95.86 mยฒ

6.0 total rooms

๐ŸŒ

COโ‚‚ Emissions

12.0 tonnes/year

82 kg/mยฒ

๐Ÿ“Š

Energy Consumption

559 kWh/mยฒ/year

F-Rated Properties in GUILDFORD

GUILDFORD properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (GU5) 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 โ€” Current vs Potential

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ1961 /yr

Save ยฃ628/yr with improvements

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

ยฃ246 /yr

Save ยฃ108/yr with improvements

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

20.0% low energy

ยฃ134 /yr

Save ยฃ60/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Bramley CofE Aided Infant School and Nursery

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขGU5 0HX
?Not yet rated

Wonersh and Shamley Green CofE Aided Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขGU5 0RT

Last inspected: Apr 2023

โœ“Good

Tillingbourne Junior School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.9 miles awayโ€ขGU4 8NB
?Not yet rated

Broadwater School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“2.3 miles awayโ€ขGU7 3BW

Last inspected: Jun 2023

โœ“Good

Shalford Infant School

Primary
๐Ÿ“2.3 miles awayโ€ขGU4 8BY

Last inspected: Feb 2023

โœ“Good

Busbridge CofE Aided Junior School

Primary
๐Ÿ“2.4 miles awayโ€ขGU7 1XA

Last inspected: Jun 2018

โœ“Good

Chilworth CofE (Aided) Infant School

Primary
๐Ÿ“2.4 miles awayโ€ขGU4 8NP

Last inspected: Jan 2014

โญOutstanding

Busbridge Infant School

Primary
๐Ÿ“2.4 miles awayโ€ขGU7 1PJ
?Not yet rated

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

โšกSuperfast Broadband

Average download speed: 165 Mbps

โœ“ Fibre Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:165 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:25 Mbps
Maximum:50 Mbps

Available Providers

BTSkyTalkTalkPlusnet

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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