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
This Property
£2,497
estimated per year
UK Average
£1,800
per year
After Improvements
£1,267
potential per year
This property costs approximately £697 more per year than the UK average. Improvements could save up to £1,230 annually.
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This detached house is located in CIRENCESTER, GL7 5QB. The property offers 252m² (2713 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 10 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. The property has an EPC rating of E (47/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (79/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. 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 £2497, comprising £2190 for heating, £142 for hot water, and £165 for lighting. The property produces 12.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.
Current Rating
Achievable Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 29 Aug 2012
Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.
🧱 Walls
Sandstone, as built, no insulation (assumed)
🏗️ Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
🪟 Windows
Some double glazing
📦 Floor
Solid, no insulation (assumed)
🔥 Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
🚿 Hot Water
NaN
💡 Lighting
13.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 13% of fixed outlets
Full Address
Fosse Dogotel & Cattery
Cricklade Road
GL7 5QB
CIRENCESTER
Property Type
House
Detached
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1930-1949
Floor Area
252.0 m²
10.0 total rooms
CO₂ Emissions
12.0 tonnes/year
Energy Consumption
271 kWh/m²/year
CIRENCESTER 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.
🔥 Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
£2190 /yr
Save £1129/yr
🚿 Hot Water
£142 /yr
Save £26/yr
💡 Lighting
13.0% low energy
£165 /yr
Save £75/yr
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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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