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Below Average Efficiency โ€” Improvements Recommended

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Flat 5, 109 Overstone Road

NN1 3JW

NORTHAMPTON

Current

E

51

Potential

E

51

๐Ÿ“… Upcoming Regulation Change โ€” 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

E

With improvements

Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

ยฃ1,341

estimated per year

UK Average

ยฃ1,800

per year

After Improvements

ยฃ1,341

potential per year

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach E โ€” saving up to ยฃ0/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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About This E-Rated Property

This detached flat is located in NORTHAMPTON, NN1 3JW. The property offers 70mยฒ (753 sq ft) of modest-sized living space. It is a recently constructed modern home. The property has an EPC rating of E (51/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. 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 ยฃ7,500 BUS grant) for significant long-term savings. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ1341, comprising ยฃ981 for heating, ยฃ297 for hot water, and ยฃ63 for lighting. The property produces 3.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
C69-80
D55-68
E39-54
Current
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

E(51 points)

Achievable Rating

E(51 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 8 Oct 2021

Building Elements โ€” Improvement Opportunities

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

๐Ÿงฑ Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.22 W/m-ร‚ยฆK

Very Good

๐Ÿ—๏ธ Roof

(other premises above)

๐ŸชŸ Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good

๐Ÿ“ฆ Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.13 W/m-ร‚ยฆK

Very Good

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Boiler and radiators, electric

Very Poor

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

100.0% low energy โ€” Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good

Property Information

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Full Address

Flat 5

109 Overstone Road

NN1 3JW

NORTHAMPTON

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Property Type

Flat

Detached

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Construction Age

2021

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Floor Area

70.0 mยฒ

NaN total rooms

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

3.6 tonnes/year

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Energy Consumption

308 kWh/mยฒ/year

E-Rated Properties in NORTHAMPTON

NORTHAMPTON 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 โ€” 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 โ€” Current vs Potential

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Boiler and radiators, electric

ยฃ981 /yr

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

ยฃ297 /yr

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

100.0% low energy

ยฃ63 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Castle Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขNN1 2TR

Last inspected: Jan 2022

โœ“Good

Northampton International Academy

All-through
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขNN1 1AA

Last inspected: Feb 2022

?Serious Weaknesses

Vernon Terrace Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขNN1 5HE

Last inspected: Dec 2022

โœ“Good

Spring Lane Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขNN1 2JW

Last inspected: Nov 2022

โœ“Good

Stimpson Avenue Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขNN1 4LR

Last inspected: Jul 2023

โœ“Good

Barry Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขNN1 5JS

Last inspected: May 2023

โœ“Good

Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขNN2 6JW

Last inspected: Jun 2023

โœ“Good

Malcolm Arnold Academy

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขNN2 6JW

Last inspected: May 2018

โœ“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

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

โšก Gigabit Available
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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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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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