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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

Grahams, Lower Yarnacott,

EX32 0QY

BARNSTAPLE

Current

F

33

Potential

E

44

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£3,118

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£2,551

potential per year

This property costs approximately £1,318 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £567 annually.

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£7,500

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached house is located in BARNSTAPLE, EX32 0QY. The property offers 153.02m² (1647 sq ft) of spacious living space with 10 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. Currently rated F (33/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a E rating (44/100). Heating is provided by oil-fired central heating. While effective, oil prices can be volatile and the system produces higher carbon emissions than gas or heat pumps. 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 £3118, comprising £2748 for heating, £231 for hot water, and £139 for lighting. The property produces 17.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(33 points)

Achievable Rating

E(44 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 18 Jun 2011

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

Cob, as built

Average

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average

🪟 Windows

Partial double glazing

Average

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, oil

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Average

💡 Lighting

17.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets

Poor

Property Information

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Full Address

Grahams

Lower Yarnacott,

EX32 0QY

BARNSTAPLE

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

153.02

10.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

17.0 tonnes/year

76 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

332 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in BARNSTAPLE

BARNSTAPLE properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (EX32) 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 radiators, oil

£2748 /yr

Save £457/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£231 /yr

Save £47/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

17.0% low energy

£139 /yr

Save £63/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Swimbridge Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayEX32 0PJ

Last inspected: Feb 2013

Outstanding

Landkey Community Primary Academy

Primary
📍2.1 miles awayEX32 0LJ

Last inspected: Jun 2022

Good

Goodleigh Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍2.5 miles awayEX32 7LU

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Good

Orchard Vale Community School

Primary
📍2.9 miles awayEX32 8QY

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Filleigh Community Primary School

Primary
📍3.2 miles awayEX32 0RS

Last inspected: Feb 2019

Good

Eden Park Academy

Primary
📍3.5 miles awayEX32 8EF

Last inspected: Jun 2022

Good

Newport Community School Primary Academy

Primary
📍3.6 miles awayEX32 9BW

Last inspected: Feb 2015

Outstanding

Bishops Tawton Primary School

Primary
📍3.9 miles awayEX32 0AE

Last inspected: Mar 2022

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

📶Fast Broadband

Average download speed: 95 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:95 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:14 Mbps
Maximum:50 Mbps

Available Providers

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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 Crime2 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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Drugs

1 incidents (50%)

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violent crime

1 incidents (50%)

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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