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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

Lower Flat, 45, Compton Road

WV3 9QT

WOLVERHAMPTON

Current

F

28

Potential

F

36

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,262

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,099

potential per year

💰 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 F rating — saving up to £163 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Payback
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Current Costs
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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
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

Save £300/yrPayback: ~12 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
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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
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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached flat is located in WOLVERHAMPTON, WV3 9QT. The property offers 62.24m² (670 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. Currently rated F (28/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. 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. 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 £1262, comprising £765 for heating, £433 for hot water, and £64 for lighting. The property produces 5.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate 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(28 points)

Achievable Rating

F(36 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 4 Feb 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

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

(another dwelling above)

🪟 Windows

Single glazed

Very Poor

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, mains gas

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy — No low energy lighting

Very Poor

Property Information

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Full Address

Lower Flat

45, Compton Road

WV3 9QT

WOLVERHAMPTON

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Property Type

Flat

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

62.24

3.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

5.6 tonnes/year

90 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

560 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in WOLVERHAMPTON

WOLVERHAMPTON properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (WV3) 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

Room heaters, mains gas

£765 /yr

🚿 Hot Water

£433 /yr

Save £173/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy

£64 /yr

Save £32/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Merridale Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayWV3 0UP

Last inspected: Oct 2018

Good

Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayWV3 0PR

Last inspected: Feb 2020

Good

St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayWV6 0DT

Last inspected: Feb 2022

Good

Wolverhampton Girls' High School

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awayWV6 0BY
?Not yet rated

West Park Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayWV1 4BE

Last inspected: Apr 2019

Good

Bantock Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayWV3 0HY

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

St Peter's Collegiate Academy

Secondary
📍0.7 miles awayWV3 9DU

Last inspected: Jul 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayWV6 0RH

Last inspected: Jun 2022

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
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
⬆️

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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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented.

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