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Below Average Efficiency — Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

First Floor Flat, 33, Cotham Road

BS6 6DJ

BRISTOL

Current

E

49

Potential

C

78

📅 Upcoming Regulation Change — Plan Ahead

The government has proposed raising the minimum EPC standard to C by 2028 for new rental tenancies and 2030 for all tenancies. This E-rated property would need to improve by two bands to comply. Acting now costs less and avoids deadline pressure.

Now

E

Current rating

Target (2028)

C

Minimum required

Achievable

C

With improvements

⚖️ Landlord Compliance — Current & Future Requirements

This E-rated rental property currently meets the minimum standard (E or above). However, with the proposed upgrade to C by 2028, landlords will need to invest in improvements. Planning now — rather than at the last minute — allows you to take advantage of grants and spread costs.

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Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

£1,120

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£461

potential per year

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach C — saving up to £659/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Journey to A
EA
26,000
Property Value Boost
Investment
£12,500
Payback
~12 yrs
Current Costs
£1,120/yr
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Cavity Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Very Poor. Cavity fill is one of the most cost-effective upgrades available.

Save £250/yrPayback: ~8 years+4 EPC points
£2,000
Cost
2
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

Save £659/yrPayback: ~5 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
3
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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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About This E-Rated Property

This semi-detached flat is located in BRISTOL, BS6 6DJ. The property offers 83m² (893 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. The property has an EPC rating of E (49/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (78/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. 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 £1120, comprising £847 for heating, £184 for hot water, and £89 for lighting. The property produces 5.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. For landlords: This property currently meets the minimum E rating requirement under MEES regulations. However, the government has proposed increasing the minimum to C by 2028 for new tenancies and 2030 for existing tenancies, so consider planning upgrades now.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

E(49 points)

Achievable Rating

C(78 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 26 Apr 2018

Building Elements — Improvement Opportunities

Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.

🧱 Walls

Granite or whinstone, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

(another dwelling above)

🪟 Windows

Single glazed

Very Poor

📦 Floor

(another dwelling below)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Average

💡 Lighting

50.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets

Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

First Floor Flat

33, Cotham Road

BS6 6DJ

BRISTOL

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Property Type

Flat

Semi-Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

83.0

3.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

5.3 tonnes/year

📊

Energy Consumption

363 kWh/m²/year

E-Rated Properties in BRISTOL

BRISTOL has a mix of older and newer housing stock. E-rated properties in this area typically pre-date modern insulation standards but are strong candidates for improvement — particularly insulation and heating system upgrades, which can lift ratings by two or more bands.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£847 /yr

Save £563/yr

🚿 Hot Water

£184 /yr

Save £68/yr

💡 Lighting

50.0% low energy

£89 /yr

Save £28/yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Cotham School

Secondary
📍0.1 miles awayBS6 6DT

Last inspected: Oct 2023

Good

Cotham Gardens Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayBS6 6AL

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayBS6 6HY

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Montpelier High School

Secondary
📍0.4 miles awayBS6 5RD

Last inspected: Mar 2022

?Serious Weaknesses

The Dolphin School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayBS6 5PT

Last inspected: Feb 2018

Good

Willow Park CofE Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayBS2 8BE
?Not yet rated

Redland Green School

Secondary
📍0.7 miles awayBS6 7EH

Last inspected: Mar 2022

Outstanding

Cabot Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayBS2 9JE
?Not yet rated

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
⬆️

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

Higher Crime1766 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
📊

violent crime

470 incidents (27%)

🔊

Anti-social behaviour

284 incidents (16%)

🛒

Shoplifting

217 incidents (12%)

👜

Theft

152 incidents (9%)

⚖️

Public order

147 incidents (8%)

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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