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Evergreen, Upper Hattons Farm

WV9 5BD

COVEN

Current

F

37

Potential

C

72

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£2,419

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£2,078

potential per year

This property costs approximately £619 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £341 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 £341 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This semi-detached bungalow is located in COVEN, WV9 5BD. The property offers 111m² (1195 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a recently constructed modern home. Currently rated F (37/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (72/100). 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 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 £2419, comprising £1897 for heating, £410 for hot water, and £112 for lighting. The property produces 4.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate 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(37 points)

Achievable Rating

C(72 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 3 Feb 2025

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

Solid brick, as built, insulated (assumed)

Very Good

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, insulated (assumed)

Good

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Good

📦 Floor

Solid, insulated (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and underfloor heating, LPG

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

Evergreen

Upper Hattons Farm

WV9 5BD

COVEN

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Property Type

Bungalow

Semi-Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 2012 onwards

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Floor Area

111.0

4.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

4.3 tonnes/year

38 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

177 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in COVEN

COVEN properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (WV9) 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 underfloor heating, LPG

£1897 /yr

Save £193/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£410 /yr

Save £148/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy

£112 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Lane Green First School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayWV8 1EU

Last inspected: Sept 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Codsall Community High School

Secondary
📍1.2 miles awayWV8 1PQ

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

St Christopher's Catholic Primary Academy

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayWV8 1PF
?Not yet rated

St Nicholas Church of England First School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayWV8 1AN

Last inspected: Sept 2019

Good

Birches First School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayWV8 2JG
?Not yet rated

Aldersley High School

Secondary
📍1.5 miles awayWV8 1RT

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Dovecotes Primary School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayWV8 1TX

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

St Paul's Church of England Aided Primary School

Primary
📍1.6 miles awayWV9 5NR

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

📶Fast Broadband

Average download speed: 38 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:38 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:6 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 Crime13 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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Anti-social behaviour

4 incidents (31%)

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Burglary

3 incidents (23%)

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violent crime

3 incidents (23%)

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Weapons

1 incidents (8%)

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Shoplifting

1 incidents (8%)

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

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.

Public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.