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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

Cobwebs, Old Hills

WR2 4TQ

WORCESTER

Current

F

33

Potential

E

44

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£2,174

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,727

potential per year

This property costs approximately £374 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £447 annually.

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

Off the cost of an air source heat pump. Available now — limited places.

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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 £447 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Journey to A
FA
32,500
Property Value Boost
Investment
£24,500
Payback
~12 yrs
Current Costs
£2,174/yr
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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated Very Poor. Cheapest upgrade with fastest payback — top up to 270mm.

Save £200/yrPayback: ~5 years+3 EPC points
£1,000
Cost
2
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Cavity Wall Insulation

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

Save £250/yrPayback: ~8 years+4 EPC points
£2,000
Cost
3
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Solar Panels + Battery

Your bungalow is ideal for solar. OVO: UK's #1 green energy supplier.

Save £1000/yrPayback: ~11 years+7 EPC points
£11,000
Cost
4
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

Save £447/yrPayback: ~8 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
5
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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 bungalow is located in WORCESTER, WR2 4TQ. The property offers 166.71m² (1794 sq ft) of spacious living space with 7 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 (44/100). Heating is provided by oil-fired central heating. While effective, oil prices can be volatile and the system produces higher carbon emissions than gas or heat pumps. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. The roof space has been converted to living space, with insulation between the rafters. 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 £2174, comprising £1768 for heating, £290 for hot water, and £116 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
D55-68
E39-54
Potential
F21-38
Current
G1-20

Current Rating

F(33 points)

Achievable Rating

E(44 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 21 May 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

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor

🏗️ Roof

Roof room(s), limited insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🪟 Windows

Single glazed

Very Poor

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, oil

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Poor

💡 Lighting

56.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets

Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

Cobwebs

Old Hills

WR2 4TQ

WORCESTER

🏠

Property Type

Bungalow

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

166.71

7.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

13.0 tonnes/year

78 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

392 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in WORCESTER

WORCESTER properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (WR2) 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, oil

£1768 /yr

Save £324/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£290 /yr

Save £87/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

56.0% low energy

£116 /yr

Save £36/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Callow End CofE Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayWR2 4TE

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

Kempsey Primary School

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayWR5 3NT

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

Powick CofE Primary School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayWR2 4RT
?Not yet rated

Madresfield CofE Primary School

Primary
📍1.8 miles awayWR13 5AA

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

St Matthias Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍3 miles awayWR14 1NA
?Not yet rated

Rushwick CofE Primary School

Primary
📍3 miles awayWR2 5SU
?Not yet rated

Great Malvern Primary School

Primary
📍3.1 miles awayWR14 2BY

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

Grove Primary School

Primary
📍3.1 miles awayWR14 2LU

Last inspected: Mar 2022

?Special Measures

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

📡Standard Broadband

Average download speed: 17 Mbps

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Download Speed

Minimum:10 Mbps
Average:17 Mbps
Maximum:67 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:3 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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Area Safety

Very Low Crime3 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences very low crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

2 incidents (67%)

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Criminal damage

1 incidents (33%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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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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