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Energy Performance Certificate

Broadymoor Cottage, Holdstone Down

EX34 0PF

ILFRACOMBE

Current

G

18

Potential

B

83

This G-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£2,102

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,052

potential per year

This property costs approximately £302 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £1,050 annually.

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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🏠 ECO4 Scheme

Free

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How to Improve This G-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a B rating — saving up to £1,050 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Why Does This Property Have a G Rating?

This detached house is located in ILFRACOMBE, EX34 0PF. The property offers 108m² (1163 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. Currently rated G (18/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (83/100). 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. 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 £2102, comprising £1431 for heating, £556 for hot water, and £115 for lighting. The property produces 6.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

G(18 points)

Achievable Rating

B(83 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 28 Jul 2021

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

Granite or whinstone, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, LPG

Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

60.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets

Good

Property Information

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Full Address

Broadymoor Cottage

Holdstone Down

EX34 0PF

ILFRACOMBE

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

108.0

4.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

6.8 tonnes/year

63 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

302 kWh/m²/year

G-Rated Properties in ILFRACOMBE

ILFRACOMBE properties with G ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (EX34) 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

£1431 /yr

Save £617/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£556 /yr

Save £400/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

60.0% low energy

£115 /yr

Save £33/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Kentisbury Primary School

Primary
📍2.4 miles awayEX31 4NG

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Combe Martin Primary School

Primary
📍2.7 miles awayEX34 0DF

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Parracombe Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍3.3 miles awayEX31 4QJ

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍3.9 miles awayEX34 9SE

Last inspected: Nov 2011

Outstanding

Bratton Fleming Community Primary School

Primary
📍6 miles awayEX31 4SB

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Lynton Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍6.1 miles awayEX35 6AF

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy

Secondary
📍6.2 miles awayEX34 9JB

Last inspected: May 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School

Primary
📍6.4 miles awayEX34 9LW

Last inspected: Apr 2019

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: 3 Mbps

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Download Speed

Minimum:10 Mbps
Average:3 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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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.

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