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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

Barn, 2, Carsons Road

BS16 9LW

BRISTOL

Current

F

21

Potential

D

57

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,987

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£951

potential per year

This property costs approximately £187 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £1,036 annually.

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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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 D rating — saving up to £1,036 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This semi-detached house is located in BRISTOL, BS16 9LW. The property offers 120.89m² (1301 sq ft) of spacious living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a recently constructed modern home. Currently rated F (21/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a D rating (57/100). Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1987, comprising £1665 for heating, £186 for hot water, and £136 for lighting. The property produces 7.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(21 points)

Achievable Rating

D(57 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 14 Sept 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.

🧱 Walls

Sandstone, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Good

📦 Floor

Solid, insulated

🔥 Heating

No system present: electric heaters assumed

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Poor

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy — No low energy lighting

Very Poor

Property Information

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Full Address

Barn

2, Carsons Road

BS16 9LW

BRISTOL

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 2007 onwards

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Floor Area

120.89

5.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

7.5 tonnes/year

62 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

409 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in BRISTOL

BRISTOL properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (BS16) 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

No system present: electric heaters assumed

£1665 /yr

Save £968/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£186 /yr

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy

£136 /yr

Save £68/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Mangotsfield School

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awayBS16 9LH

Last inspected: Mar 2022

Good

Mangotsfield Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayBS16 7EY
?Not yet rated

Kings' Forest Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayBS15 4PQ
?Not yet rated

King's Oak Academy

All-through
📍1.2 miles awayBS15 4JT

Last inspected: Mar 2018

Good

Emersons Green Primary School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayBS16 7GA
?Not yet rated

Barley Close Community Primary School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayBS16 9DL

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

The Tynings Primary School

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayBS16 4SG
?Not yet rated

Digitech Studio School

Secondary
📍1.4 miles awayBS30 8XQ

Last inspected: Nov 2021

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

📻Basic Broadband

Average download speed: 2 Mbps

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Download Speed

Minimum:10 Mbps
Average:2 Mbps
Maximum:67 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:0 Mbps
Maximum:50 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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Area Safety

Low Crime48 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has low crime compared to national averages

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
📊

violent crime

16 incidents (33%)

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Shoplifting

10 incidents (21%)

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Anti-social behaviour

5 incidents (10%)

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Public order

5 incidents (10%)

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Criminal damage

4 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.