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Lacock United Reform Chapel, Chapel Hill

SN15 2LA

CHIPPENHAM

Current

F

37

Potential

F

37

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£2,163

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£2,163

potential per year

This property costs approximately £363 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £0 annually.

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£7,500

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached house is located in CHIPPENHAM, SN15 2LA. The property offers 248.96m² (2680 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a recently constructed modern home. Currently rated F (37/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £2163, comprising £1528 for heating, £488 for hot water, and £147 for lighting. The property produces 8.0 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
F21-38
Current
G1-20

Current Rating

F(37 points)

Achievable Rating

F(37 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 28 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, insulated (assumed)

Good

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, insulated (assumed)

Good

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Good

📦 Floor

Solid, insulated (assumed)

🔥 Heating

No system present: electric heaters assumed

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

71.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets

Very Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

Lacock United Reform Chapel

Chapel Hill

SN15 2LA

CHIPPENHAM

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 2007 onwards

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Floor Area

248.96

5.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

8.0 tonnes/year

38 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

255 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in CHIPPENHAM

CHIPPENHAM properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (SN15) 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

No system present: electric heaters assumed

£1528 /yr

🚿 Hot Water

£488 /yr

💡 Lighting

71.0% low energy

£147 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Lacock Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awaySN15 2LQ

Last inspected: Dec 2021

⚠️Requires improvement

Kings Lodge Primary School

Primary
📍2.3 miles awaySN15 3SY

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

Shaw CE Primary School

Primary
📍2.5 miles awaySN12 8EQ

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Charter Primary School

Primary
📍2.5 miles awaySN15 3EA

Last inspected: Dec 2018

Good

St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍2.6 miles awaySN15 2AH
?Not yet rated

Corsham Primary School

Primary
📍2.7 miles awaySN13 9YW

Last inspected: Jun 2013

Outstanding

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corsham

Primary
📍2.7 miles awaySN13 9HS

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

River Mead School

Primary
📍2.7 miles awaySN12 7ED

Last inspected: Jan 2019

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

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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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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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