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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

Barn Close, Kingswell

GL54 2HT

CHELTENHAM

Current

F

33

Potential

E

49

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£2,264

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,646

potential per year

This property costs approximately £464 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £618 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 E rating — saving up to £618 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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FA
32,500
Property Value Boost
Investment
£23,500
Payback
~12 yrs
Current Costs
£2,264/yr
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£20,180 over 10 years

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Cavity Wall Insulation

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

Save £250/yrPayback: ~8 years+4 EPC points
£2,000
Cost
2
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Solar Panels + Battery

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Save £1000/yrPayback: ~11 years+7 EPC points
£11,000
Cost
3
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Air Source Heat Pump

Ultra-efficient heating with £7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

Save £618/yrPayback: ~6 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
4
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Double Glazing

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

Save £150/yrPayback: ~47 years+2 EPC points
£7,000
Cost

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached house is located in CHELTENHAM, GL54 2HT. The property offers 174.56m² (1879 sq ft) of spacious living space with 8 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. Currently rated F (33/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a E rating (49/100). 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 property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Single glazing is a significant source of heat loss, accounting for up to 25% of a home's heat escaping through windows. Upgrading to double glazing typically costs £400-£600 per window but improves thermal comfort and can reduce noise by up to 30dB. Estimated annual energy costs are £2264, comprising £1877 for heating, £241 for hot water, and £146 for lighting. The property produces 15.0 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
E39-54
Potential
F21-38
Current
G1-20

Current Rating

F(33 points)

Achievable Rating

E(49 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 2 Oct 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, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation

Good

🪟 Windows

Single glazed

Very Poor

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Average

💡 Lighting

35.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 35% of fixed outlets

Average

Property Information

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Full Address

Barn Close

Kingswell

GL54 2HT

CHELTENHAM

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Property Type

House

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

174.56

8.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

15.0 tonnes/year

84 kg/m²

📊

Energy Consumption

461 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in CHELTENHAM

CHELTENHAM properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (GL54) 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

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1877 /yr

Save £481/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£241 /yr

Save £80/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

35.0% low energy

£146 /yr

Save £57/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

The Cotswold Academy

Secondary
📍0.9 miles awayGL54 2BD

Last inspected: Mar 2015

Outstanding

Bourton-on-the-Water Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayGL54 2AW

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

Swell Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.9 miles awayGL54 1LH
?Not yet rated

Cold Aston Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍2.7 miles awayGL54 3BN
?Not yet rated

Stow-on-the-Wold Primary School

Primary
📍2.9 miles awayGL54 1AW

Last inspected: Jul 2018

Good

The Rissington School

Primary
📍4 miles awayGL54 2PL

Last inspected: Nov 2011

Outstanding

Longborough Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍4.5 miles awayGL56 0QD
?Not yet rated

Sherborne Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍5 miles awayGL54 3DH

Last inspected: Jul 2023

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

Superfast Broadband

Average download speed: 165 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
⬇️

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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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented.

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