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Below Average Efficiency — Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

BALCONY FLAT, GLEBE COTTAGE

EX2 9QN

SHILLINGFORD ST GEORGE

Current

E

49

Potential

D

63

📅 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

D

With improvements

Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

£3,710

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£2,673

potential per year

This property costs approximately £1,910 more per year than the UK average. Improvements could save up to £1,037 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 D — saving up to £1,037/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Current Costs
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About This E-Rated Property

This semi-detached flat is located in SHILLINGFORD ST GEORGE, EX2 9QN. The property offers 270m² (2906 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. 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 D rating (63/100). The property uses electric storage heaters, which charge overnight on cheaper electricity tariffs. While having low installation costs, running costs are typically higher than gas central heating. A heat pump could reduce electricity use by 60-70%. 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 £3710, comprising £3176 for heating, £369 for hot water, and £165 for lighting. The property produces 18.0 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
D55-68
Potential
E39-54
Current
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

E(49 points)

Achievable Rating

D(63 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 17 Mar 2021

Building Elements — Improvement Opportunities

Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.

🧱 Walls

Cob, as built

Average

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, insulated at rafters

Good

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Good

📦 Floor

(another dwelling below)

🔥 Heating

Electric storage heaters

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good

Property Information

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Full Address

BALCONY FLAT

GLEBE COTTAGE

EX2 9QN

SHILLINGFORD ST GEORGE

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Property Type

Flat

Semi-Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

270.0

2.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

18.0 tonnes/year

📊

Energy Consumption

393 kWh/m²/year

E-Rated Properties in SHILLINGFORD ST GEORGE

SHILLINGFORD ST GEORGE 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

Electric storage heaters

£3176 /yr

Save £1037/yr

🚿 Hot Water

£369 /yr

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy

£165 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Kenn Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayEX6 7TX

Last inspected: Apr 2023

Good

Alphington Primary School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayEX2 8RQ

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Good

Ide Primary School

Primary
📍1.7 miles awayEX2 9RN
?Not yet rated

West Exe School

Secondary
📍2 miles awayEX2 9JU

Last inspected: Jun 2022

Good

Exminster Community Primary

Primary
📍2.4 miles awayEX6 8AJ

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Good

Bowhill Primary School

Primary
📍2.5 miles awayEX4 1JT

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Good

St Thomas Primary School

Primary
📍2.5 miles awayEX2 9BB

Last inspected: Feb 2023

Good

Isca

Secondary
📍2.6 miles awayEX2 6AP

Last inspected: Jun 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: 341 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:341 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:136 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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