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Energy Performance Certificate

Brook House, Kingsley Avenue

EX34 8ET

ILFRACOMBE

Current

B

87

Potential

B

87

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in ILFRACOMBE, EX34 8ET. The property offers 173m² (1862 sq ft) of spacious living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is a modern property built in the 2000s. With an EPC rating of B (87/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The property has modern timber frame or system-built walls, which typically offer good insulation properties when properly maintained. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1914, comprising £1328 for heating, £325 for hot water, and £261 for lighting. The property produces 2.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does Brook House Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 87/100, this ILFRACOMBE property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £1914 are close to the UK average. At 173m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 2.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the EX34 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property87
Average60
+45% better
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vs ILFRACOMBE

This property87
Average56
+55% better
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vs EX34

This property87
Average55
+58% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 87/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £1062/year more than the ILFRACOMBE average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

B(87 points)

Potential Rating

B(87 points)

Based on assessment dated 23 Jan 2024

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Property Information

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Full Address

Brook House

Kingsley Avenue

EX34 8ET

ILFRACOMBE

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 2007-2011

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Floor Area

173.0

7.0 total rooms

7.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

87 / 100

Potential: 87

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CO₂ Emissions

2.3 tonnes/year

13 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

73 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

23 Jan 2024

marketed sale

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About ILFRACOMBE

ILFRACOMBE is situated in Devon, South West. Properties in ILFRACOMBE have an average EPC rating of D (score 56/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £476 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The EX34 postcode district contains over 8100 registered properties. As a modern build, this property benefits from contemporary construction standards and improved energy efficiency requirements.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1328.0/yr

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Hot Water

£325.0/yr

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Lighting

78.0% low energy

£261.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Suspended, insulated (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets

Very Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayEX34 8JL

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Good

The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awayEX34 9JB

Last inspected: May 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayEX34 9LW

Last inspected: Apr 2019

Good

Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍2.5 miles awayEX34 9SE

Last inspected: Nov 2011

Outstanding

West Down School

Primary
📍2.8 miles awayEX34 8NF

Last inspected: Oct 2019

Good

Combe Martin Primary School

Primary
📍3.7 miles awayEX34 0DF

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Woolacombe School

Primary
📍4 miles awayEX34 7BT
?Not yet rated

Marwood School

Primary
📍5.1 miles awayEX31 4HF

Last inspected: Sept 2022

⚠️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

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 467 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:467 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:187 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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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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