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Energy Performance Certificate

Downside Annex, Springfield Road

EX34 7BX

WOOLACOMBE

Current

D

57

Potential

D

62

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached bungalow is located in WOOLACOMBE, EX34 7BX. The property offers 33m² (355 sq ft) of compact living space. With an EPC rating of D (57/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. Estimated annual energy costs are £1109, comprising £660 for heating, £420 for hot water, and £29 for lighting. The property produces 0.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.

How Does Downside Annex Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 57/100, this WOOLACOMBE property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £1109 are approximately £691 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. With 33m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². CO2 emissions of 0.5 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.

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 property57
Average60
-5% below
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vs WOOLACOMBE

This property57
Average60
-5% below
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vs EX34

This property57
Average55
+4% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 57/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £313/year more than the WOOLACOMBE average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(57 points)

Potential Rating

D(62 points)

Based on assessment dated 24 Oct 2024

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Property Information

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Full Address

Downside Annex

Springfield Road

EX34 7BX

WOOLACOMBE

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Property Type

Bungalow

Detached

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Construction Age

2024

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Floor Area

33.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling for which the intended tenure in not known. It is not to be used for an existing dwelling

Efficiency Score

57 / 100

Potential: 62

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CO₂ Emissions

0.5 tonnes/year

14 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

153 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

24 Oct 2024

not sale or rental

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About WOOLACOMBE

WOOLACOMBE is situated in Devon, South West. Properties in WOOLACOMBE have an average EPC rating of D (score 60/100). The EX34 postcode district contains over 8100 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Room heaters, electric

£660.0/yr

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Hot Water

£420.0/yr

Save £179/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£29.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.2 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.12 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.19 W/m-¦K

Good
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Heating System

Room heaters, electric

Very Poor

Main Fuel

Electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff

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Lighting

Good lighting efficiency

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Woolacombe School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayEX34 7BT
?Not yet rated

Georgeham Church of England (VC) Primary School

Primary
📍2.5 miles awayEX33 1JT

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Good

West Down School

Primary
📍3.5 miles awayEX34 8NF

Last inspected: Oct 2019

Good

Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School

Primary
📍4.1 miles awayEX34 8JL

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Good

Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School

Primary
📍4.3 miles awayEX34 9LW

Last inspected: Apr 2019

Good

The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy

Secondary
📍4.4 miles awayEX34 9JB

Last inspected: May 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Kingsacre Primary School

Primary
📍4.6 miles awayEX33 1BQ

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

Caen Community Primary School

Primary
📍4.8 miles awayEX33 1AD

Last inspected: Mar 2023

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: 401 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:401 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:160 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

Very Low Crime9 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

4 incidents (44%)

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Criminal damage

3 incidents (33%)

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Theft

1 incidents (11%)

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Public order

1 incidents (11%)

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. 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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