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Hedgecroft, Thame Road

HP27 9SG

PRINCES RISBOROUGH

Current

D

61

Potential

B

81

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached bungalow is located in PRINCES RISBOROUGH, HP27 9SG. The property offers 112mยฒ (1206 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. With an EPC rating of D (61/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (81/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. 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 ยฃ1128, comprising ยฃ880 for heating, ยฃ131 for hot water, and ยฃ117 for lighting. The property produces 5.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home.

How Does Hedgecroft Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 61/100, this PRINCES RISBOROUGH property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of ยฃ1128 are approximately ยฃ672 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. The 112mยฒ floor area is above the UK average of 87mยฒ.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the HP27 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property61
Average60
+2% better
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vs PRINCES RISBOROUGH

This property61
Average61
At average
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vs HP27

This property61
Average61
At average

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 61/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ254/year more than the PRINCES RISBOROUGH average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(61 points)

Potential Rating

B(81 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 8 Oct 2018

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Property Information

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Full Address

Hedgecroft

Thame Road

Longwick

HP27 9SG

PRINCES RISBOROUGH

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Property Type

Bungalow

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1967-1975

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Floor Area

112.0 mยฒ

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

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Efficiency Score

61 / 100

Potential: 81

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

5.4 tonnes/year

48 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

272 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

8 Oct 2018

marketed sale

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About PRINCES RISBOROUGH

PRINCES RISBOROUGH is situated in Buckinghamshire, South East. Properties in PRINCES RISBOROUGH have an average EPC rating of D (score 61/100). The HP27 postcode district contains over 4500 registered properties.

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ880.0/yr

Save ยฃ265/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ131.0/yr

Save ยฃ48/yr

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Lighting

38.0% low energy

ยฃ117.0/yr

Save ยฃ44/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor
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Roof

Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good
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Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Longwick Church of England Combined School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.1 miles awayโ€ขHP27 9SJ

Last inspected: Sept 2022

โœ“Good

Princes Risborough Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.3 miles awayโ€ขHP27 9HY

Last inspected: Oct 2019

โš ๏ธRequires improvement

Monks Risborough CofE Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.7 miles awayโ€ขHP27 9LZ

Last inspected: Dec 2021

โœ“Good

Princes Risborough School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“1.8 miles awayโ€ขHP27 0DR

Last inspected: Nov 2022

โœ“Good

Great Kimble Church of England School

Primary
๐Ÿ“2.3 miles awayโ€ขHP17 9TH
?Not yet rated

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Chinnor

Primary
๐Ÿ“3.3 miles awayโ€ขOX39 4PU

Last inspected: May 2013

โญOutstanding

Haddenham St Mary's Church of England School

Primary
๐Ÿ“3.4 miles awayโ€ขHP17 8AF

Last inspected: Sept 2021

โœ“Good

Mill Lane Community Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“3.4 miles awayโ€ขOX39 4RF

Last inspected: Jan 2020

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: 311 Mbps

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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:311 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:47 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 Crime8 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

5 incidents (63%)

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Burglary

1 incidents (13%)

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Criminal damage

1 incidents (13%)

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Vehicle crime

1 incidents (13%)

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. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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