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Energy Performance Certificate

Barleycorns, Patrick Brompton

DL8 1JL

BEDALE

Current

F

36

Potential

D

58

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

ยฃ1,573

estimated per year

UK Average

ยฃ1,800

per year

After Improvements

ยฃ1,003

potential per year

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

Free insulation & heating upgrades for eligible households on benefits or low income.

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a D rating โ€” saving up to ยฃ570 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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๐Ÿ’ฐ Save ยฃ1,920/year

With 4 selected upgrades

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Journey to A
Fโ†’A
+ยฃ32,500
Property Value Boost
Investment
ยฃ22,500
Payback
~12 yrs
Current Costs
ยฃ1,573/yr
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ยฃ1,920/yr

ยฃ19,200 over 10 years

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ยฃ19,200 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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Solar Panels + Battery

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

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

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

Save ยฃ570/yrPayback: ~6 years+10 EPC points
๐Ÿ›๏ธ ยฃ7,500 BUS Grant Available
ยฃ3,500
ยฃ11,000
Cost
4
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Double Glazing

Your windows are rated 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 bungalow is located in BEDALE, DL8 1JL. The property offers 102.1mยฒ (1099 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. Currently rated F (36/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a D rating (58/100). Heating is provided by oil-fired central heating. While effective, oil prices can be volatile and the system produces higher carbon emissions than gas or heat pumps. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ1573, comprising ยฃ1203 for heating, ยฃ270 for hot water, and ยฃ100 for lighting. The property produces 8.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(36 points)

Achievable Rating

D(58 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 4 Feb 2011

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, partial insulation (assumed)

Average

๐Ÿ—๏ธ Roof

Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation

Poor

๐ŸชŸ Windows

Partial secondary glazing

Poor

๐Ÿ“ฆ Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Boiler and radiators, oil

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

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Full Address

Barleycorns

Patrick Brompton

DL8 1JL

BEDALE

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Property Type

Bungalow

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1976-1982

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Floor Area

102.1 mยฒ

5.0 total rooms

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

8.5 tonnes/year

83 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

400 kWh/mยฒ/year

F-Rated Properties in BEDALE

BEDALE properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (DL8) 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, oil

ยฃ1203 /yr

Save ยฃ436/yr with improvements

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

ยฃ270 /yr

Save ยฃ90/yr with improvements

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

20.0% low energy

ยฃ100 /yr

Save ยฃ44/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Crakehall Church of England Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.5 miles awayโ€ขDL8 1HP

Last inspected: Jul 2019

โœ“Good

Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“2.2 miles awayโ€ขDL8 1QB

Last inspected: Sept 2023

โœ“Good

Hackforth and Hornby Church of England Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“2.2 miles awayโ€ขDL8 1PE

Last inspected: Nov 2022

โœ“Good

Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“3.4 miles awayโ€ขHG4 4AH

Last inspected: Mar 2023

โœ“Good

Bedale Church of England Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“3.4 miles awayโ€ขDL8 2AT

Last inspected: Nov 2018

โœ“Good

Bedale High School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“3.5 miles awayโ€ขDL8 2EQ

Last inspected: Jan 2019

โœ“Good

Aiskew, Leeming Bar Church of England Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“4.3 miles awayโ€ขDL7 9AU

Last inspected: Jun 2023

โœ“Good

Catterick Garrison, Le Cateau Community Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“4.6 miles awayโ€ขDL9 4ED

Last inspected: Sept 2022

โœ“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

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

โšก Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

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