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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

Barnes Croft, School Lane

GL7 5SD

CIRENCESTER

Current

G

19

Potential

C

77

This G-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£2,881

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,495

potential per year

This property costs approximately £1,081 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £1,386 annually.

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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Free

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With the right upgrades, this property could reach a C rating — saving up to £1,386 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Why Does This Property Have a G Rating?

This detached bungalow is located in CIRENCESTER, GL7 5SD. The property offers 129m² (1389 sq ft) of spacious living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. Currently rated G (19/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (77/100). The oil-fired central heating has poor efficiency. Oil boilers are more expensive to run than gas and have higher carbon emissions. Consider switching to a heat pump (eligible for £7,500 BUS grant) for significant long-term savings. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed, though the efficiency rating suggests older units. Modern low-E double glazing can be up to 40% more efficient than units installed before 2002. Estimated annual energy costs are £2881, comprising £2309 for heating, £443 for hot water, and £129 for lighting. The property produces 8.6 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
Potential
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20
Current

Current Rating

G(19 points)

Achievable Rating

C(77 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 12 Oct 2015

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

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation

Good

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, LPG

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

20.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets

Poor

Property Information

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Full Address

Barnes Croft

School Lane

GL7 5SD

CIRENCESTER

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Property Type

Bungalow

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1983-1990

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Floor Area

129.0

3.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

8.6 tonnes/year

67 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

309 kWh/m²/year

G-Rated Properties in CIRENCESTER

CIRENCESTER properties with G ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (GL7) 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, LPG

£2309 /yr

Save £1010/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£443 /yr

Save £319/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

20.0% low energy

£129 /yr

Save £57/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Ampney Crucis Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0 miles awayGL7 5SD

Last inspected: Dec 2014

Outstanding

Cirencester Kingshill School

Secondary
📍2 miles awayGL7 1HS

Last inspected: Nov 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Watermoor Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍2.1 miles awayGL7 1SY
?Not yet rated

Cirencester Primary School

Primary
📍2.7 miles awayGL7 1EX

Last inspected: Mar 2022

Good

Siddington Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍3 miles awayGL7 6HL

Last inspected: Jul 2022

Good

Meysey Hampton Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍3.2 miles awayGL7 5JS

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Powell's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍3.2 miles awayGL7 2DJ

Last inspected: Mar 2013

Outstanding

Chesterton Primary School

Primary
📍3.3 miles awayGL7 1SS

Last inspected: Feb 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

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

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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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