Energy Performance Certificate
Hope Cottage, Kingsway
SL2 3SX
SLOUGH
Current
F
32
Potential
E
52
This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run
This Property
£3,354
estimated per year
UK Average
£1,800
per year
After Improvements
£2,279
potential per year
This property costs approximately £1,554 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £1,075 annually.
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🏛️ BUS Grant
£7,500
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Loft Insulation
Your roof is rated Poor. Cheapest upgrade with fastest payback — top up to 270mm.
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External Wall Insulation
Your walls are rated Very Poor. External insulation can dramatically cut heat loss.
Double Glazing
Your windows are rated Very Poor. Modern A-rated double glazing reduces drafts and heat loss.
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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?
This detached house is located in SLOUGH, SL2 3SX. The property offers 186.38m² (2006 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 12 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated F (32/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a E rating (52/100). 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 £3354, comprising £2791 for heating, £425 for hot water, and £138 for lighting. The property produces 18.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Achievable Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 10 Nov 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
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
🏗️ Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
🪟 Windows
Some secondary glazing
📦 Floor
Suspended, no insulation (assumed)
🔥 Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
🚿 Hot Water
NaN
💡 Lighting
33.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets
Property Information
Full Address
Hope Cottage
Kingsway
SL2 3SX
SLOUGH
Property Type
House
Detached
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1900-1929
Floor Area
186.38 m²
12.0 total rooms
CO₂ Emissions
18.0 tonnes/year
75 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
391 kWh/m²/year
F-Rated Properties in SLOUGH
SLOUGH properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (SL2) that have undergone improvement works have seen significant increases in EPC ratings and corresponding reductions in energy bills.
Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential
🔥 Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
£2791 /yr
Save £719/yr with improvements
🚿 Hot Water
£425 /yr
Save £300/yr with improvements
💡 Lighting
33.0% low energy
£138 /yr
Save £56/yr with improvements
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Broadband & Connectivity
Average download speed: 69 Mbps
Download Speed
Upload Speed
Available Providers
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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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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