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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

Darwin, Guineaport Road

PL27 7BN

WADEBRIDGE

Current

F

36

Potential

E

50

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,157

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£876

potential per year

💰 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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Free

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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 £281 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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FA
32,500
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Investment
£19,000
Payback
~11 yrs
Current Costs
£1,157/yr
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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated 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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£11,000
Cost
3
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New A-Rated Boiler

Your heating is rated Poor. Compare local boiler installers.

Save £246/yrPayback: ~14 years+5 EPC points
£3,500
Cost
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached bungalow is located in WADEBRIDGE, PL27 7BN. The property offers 79.31m² (854 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 4 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 E rating (50/100). The property uses electric storage heaters, which charge overnight on cheaper electricity tariffs. While having low installation costs, running costs are typically higher than gas central heating. A heat pump could reduce electricity use by 60-70%. 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 £1157, comprising £887 for heating, £188 for hot water, and £82 for lighting. The property produces 7.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average 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(36 points)

Achievable Rating

E(50 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 15 Jul 2010

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, filled cavity

Good

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation

Poor

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Electric storage heaters

Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Poor

💡 Lighting

27.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 27% of fixed outlets

Average

Property Information

📍

Full Address

Darwin

Guineaport Road

PL27 7BN

WADEBRIDGE

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Property Type

Bungalow

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1967-1975

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Floor Area

79.31

4.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

7.4 tonnes/year

93 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

620 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in WADEBRIDGE

WADEBRIDGE properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (PL27) 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

Electric storage heaters

£887 /yr

Save £246/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£188 /yr

💡 Lighting

27.0% low energy

£82 /yr

Save £35/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Breock Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayPL27 7XL

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Good

Wadebridge Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayPL27 6BL

Last inspected: Apr 2023

Good

Wadebridge School

Secondary
📍0.7 miles awayPL27 6BU

Last inspected: Dec 2019

Good

St Mabyn CofE School

Primary
📍3 miles awayPL30 3BQ

Last inspected: Jul 2022

Good

St Kew ACE Academy

Primary
📍3.5 miles awayPL30 3ER

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

St Issey Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍4 miles awayPL27 7RN

Last inspected: Feb 2023

Good

St Minver School

Primary
📍4 miles awayPL27 6QD

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Good

Nanstallon Community Primary School

Primary
📍4.1 miles awayPL30 5JZ

Last inspected: Sept 2021

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

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 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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Area Safety

Low Crime42 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has low crime compared to national averages

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

23 incidents (55%)

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Criminal damage

7 incidents (17%)

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Theft

6 incidents (14%)

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Anti-social behaviour

2 incidents (5%)

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Public order

2 incidents (5%)

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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