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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

Hall Farm, Beetley

NR20 4DD

DEREHAM

Current

F

30

Potential

E

45

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£2,101

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,550

potential per year

This property costs approximately £301 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £551 annually.

⚖️ Landlord Legal Compliance — Action Required

This F-rated property does not meet the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). Since April 2020, landlords cannot legally let properties rated F or G without a valid registered exemption. Fines of up to £30,000 apply. Immediate improvements are required to reach at least an E rating.

💰 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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🏠 ECO4 Scheme

Free

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a E rating — saving up to £551 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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⚡ Bill-Free Living(inc. solar export income)
Journey to A
FA
32,500
Property Value Boost
Investment
£24,500
Payback
~11 yrs
Current Costs
£2,101/yr
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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated Poor. Cheapest upgrade with fastest payback — top up to 270mm.

Save £200/yrPayback: ~5 years+3 EPC points
£1,000
Cost
2
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Cavity Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Very Poor. Cavity fill is quick and cost-effective.

Save £250/yrPayback: ~8 years+4 EPC points
£2,000
Cost
3
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Solar Panels + Battery

Your house is ideal for solar. OVO: UK's #1 green energy supplier.

Save £1000/yrPayback: ~11 years+7 EPC points
£11,000
Cost
4
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

Save £551/yrPayback: ~6 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
5
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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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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached house is located in DEREHAM, NR20 4DD. The property offers 131m² (1410 sq ft) of spacious living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. Currently rated F (30/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a E rating (45/100). 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. 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 £2101, comprising £1720 for heating, £242 for hot water, and £139 for lighting. The property produces 13.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home. IMPORTANT FOR LANDLORDS: With an EPC rating of F, this property does not meet the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). Since April 2020, landlords cannot legally let properties rated F or G without registering a valid exemption. Penalties for non-compliance can reach up to £30,000. Immediate improvements are required to bring the property to at least an E rating.

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(30 points)

Achievable Rating

E(45 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 2 Sept 2010

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

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

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation

Poor

🪟 Windows

Single glazed

Very Poor

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, oil

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Average

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy — No low energy lighting

Very Poor

Property Information

📍

Full Address

Hall Farm

Beetley

NR20 4DD

DEREHAM

🏠

Property Type

House

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

131.0

6.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

13.0 tonnes/year

96 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

442 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in DEREHAM

DEREHAM properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (NR20) 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

£1720 /yr

Save £425/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£242 /yr

Save £56/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy

£139 /yr

Save £70/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Mary's Community Primary School, Beetley

Primary
📍1 miles awayNR20 4BW

Last inspected: Oct 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Brisley Church of England Primary Academy

Primary
📍2.6 miles awayNR20 5LH

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Swanton Morley VC Primary School

Primary
📍2.6 miles awayNR20 4PX

Last inspected: Nov 2018

Good

Northgate High School

Secondary
📍3.2 miles awayNR19 2EU

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

King's Park Infant School, Dereham

Primary
📍3.5 miles awayNR19 2AG

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

Dereham Church of England Infant and Nursery Academy

Primary
📍3.7 miles awayNR19 1ED
?Not yet rated

Scarning Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Primary
📍3.8 miles awayNR19 2PW

Last inspected: Mar 2018

Good

Dereham Neatherd High School

Secondary
📍3.9 miles awayNR20 3AX

Last inspected: Feb 2020

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

Superfast Broadband

Average download speed: 165 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:165 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:25 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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Area Safety

Very Low Crime1 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

1 incidents (100%)

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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