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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

Green Hedges, Chinthurst Lane

GU4 8JS

GUILDFORD

Current

F

36

Potential

C

79

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£5,659

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£2,123

potential per year

This property costs approximately £3,859 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £3,536 annually.

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

Off the cost of an air source heat pump. Available now — limited places.

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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 £3,536 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Payback
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Current Costs
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

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£3,500
£11,000
Cost
2
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Solar Panels + Battery

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£11,000
Cost
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External Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Very Poor. External insulation can dramatically cut heat loss.

Save £400/yrPayback: ~30 years+8 EPC points
£12,000
Cost
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Double Glazing

Your windows are rated 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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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached house is located in GUILDFORD, GU4 8JS. The property offers 210m² (2260 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 9 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. Currently rated F (36/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. 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 solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs £8,000-£14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. Estimated annual energy costs are £5659, comprising £5146 for heating, £246 for hot water, and £267 for lighting. The property produces 15.0 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
Potential
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
Current
G1-20

Current Rating

F(36 points)

Achievable Rating

C(79 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 21 Jan 2024

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, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average

🪟 Windows

Some secondary glazing

Poor

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Good

💡 Lighting

61.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 61% of fixed outlets

Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

Green Hedges

Chinthurst Lane

GU4 8JS

GUILDFORD

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Property Type

House

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

210.0

9.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

15.0 tonnes/year

70 kg/m²

📊

Energy Consumption

384 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in GUILDFORD

GUILDFORD properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (GU4) 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, mains gas

£5146 /yr

Save £3367/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£246 /yr

Save £98/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

61.0% low energy

£267 /yr

Save £71/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Shalford Infant School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayGU4 8BY

Last inspected: Feb 2023

Good

Tillingbourne Junior School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayGU4 8NB
?Not yet rated

Bramley CofE Aided Infant School and Nursery

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayGU5 0HX
?Not yet rated

Broadwater School

Secondary
📍1.4 miles awayGU7 3BW

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Chilworth CofE (Aided) Infant School

Primary
📍1.6 miles awayGU4 8NP

Last inspected: Jan 2014

Outstanding

Holy Trinity, Guildford, CofE Aided Junior School

Primary
📍1.7 miles awayGU1 3QF

Last inspected: Dec 2018

Good

St Nicolas CofE Aided Infant School

Primary
📍1.7 miles awayGU2 4YD

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

Pewley Down Infant School

Primary
📍1.7 miles awayGU1 3PT

Last inspected: Jul 2012

Outstanding

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

Superfast Broadband

Average download speed: 196 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:196 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
⬆️

Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:29 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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Data Sources: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Police.uk crime statistics.

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