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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

Lady Green, Farm Stud

CB8 8TU

Ousden

Current

F

30

Potential

A

94

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£3,122

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,360

potential per year

This property costs approximately £1,322 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £1,762 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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🏠 ECO4 Scheme

Free

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a A rating — saving up to £1,762 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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FA
32,500
Property Value Boost
Investment
£37,000
Payback
~8 yrs
Current Costs
£3,122/yr
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New A-Rated Boiler

Your heating is rated Poor. Compare local boiler installers.

Save £1605/yrPayback: ~2 years+5 EPC points
£3,500
Cost
2
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

Save £1762/yrPayback: ~2 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
3
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Solar Panels + Battery

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Save £1000/yrPayback: ~11 years+7 EPC points
£11,000
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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
5
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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 Ousden , CB8 8TU. The property offers 126m² (1356 sq ft) of spacious living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated F (30/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (94/100). The oil-fired central heating has poor efficiency. Oil boilers are more expensive to run than gas and have higher carbon emissions. Consider switching to a heat pump (eligible for £7,500 BUS grant) for significant long-term savings. 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. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Estimated annual energy costs are £3122, comprising £2642 for heating, £309 for hot water, and £171 for lighting. The property produces 11.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(30 points)

Achievable Rating

A(94 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 11 Sept 2023

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, 200 mm loft insulation

Good

🪟 Windows

Some secondary glazing

Poor

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, oil

Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Poor

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

Lady Green

Farm Stud

CB8 8TU

Ousden

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Property Type

House

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

126.0

5.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

11.0 tonnes/year

88 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

340 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in Ousden

Ousden properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (CB8) 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

£2642 /yr

Save £1605/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£309 /yr

Save £159/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy

£171 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Wickhambrook Primary Academy

Primary
📍2.4 miles awayCB8 8XN
?Not yet rated

Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Primary
📍3.2 miles awayIP29 5AU

Last inspected: Oct 2011

Outstanding

Cheveley CofE Primary School

Primary
📍4.5 miles awayCB8 9DF

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Ickworth Park Primary School

Primary
📍4.9 miles awayIP29 5SB

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

Moulton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Primary
📍5.1 miles awayCB8 8PR

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Outstanding

Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Primary
📍5.4 miles awayIP28 6RT

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Sexton's Manor Community Primary School

Primary
📍6.2 miles awayIP33 3HG

Last inspected: Jun 2018

Good

Hundon Community Primary School

Primary
📍6.4 miles awayCO10 8EE

Last inspected: Mar 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

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

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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