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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

Cartref, Ormonde Road

HA6 2EJ

NORTHWOOD

Current

F

36

Potential

C

75

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£2,048

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£961

potential per year

This property costs approximately £248 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £1,087 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 C rating — saving up to £1,087 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached house is located in NORTHWOOD, HA6 2EJ. The property offers 185m² (1991 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 8 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. Currently rated F (36/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (75/100). 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 for improved thermal efficiency. 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 £2048, comprising £1577 for heating, £260 for hot water, and £211 for lighting. The property produces 13.0 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
Potential
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
Current
G1-20

Current Rating

F(36 points)

Achievable Rating

C(75 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 12 Nov 2022

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, no insulation (assumed)

Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Warm air, oil

Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

24.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 24% of fixed outlets

Poor

Property Information

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Full Address

Cartref

Ormonde Road

HA6 2EJ

NORTHWOOD

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Property Type

House

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

185.0

8.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

13.0 tonnes/year

70 kg/m²

📊

Energy Consumption

265 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in NORTHWOOD

NORTHWOOD properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (HA6) 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

Warm air, oil

£1577 /yr

Save £819/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£260 /yr

Save £177/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

24.0% low energy

£211 /yr

Save £91/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Eastbury Farm Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayHA6 3DG

Last inspected: May 2018

Good

Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayHA6 2RH

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Frithwood Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayHA6 3NJ

Last inspected: Feb 2019

Good

Hillside Infant School

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayHA6 1RX

Last inspected: May 2018

Good

Hillside Junior School

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayHA6 1RX

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

St Joseph Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayWD19 7DW

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Outstanding

Holywell Primary School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayWD18 6LL

Last inspected: Apr 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Harvey Road Primary School

Primary
📍1.7 miles awayWD3 3BN

Last inspected: Oct 2011

Outstanding

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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