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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

Maryland, Springfield

GL54 2DF

CHELTENHAM

Current

F

38

Potential

D

60

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,183

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£759

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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Free

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a D rating — saving up to £424 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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FA
32,500
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Investment
£23,500
Payback
~13 yrs
Current Costs
£1,183/yr
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Cavity Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Poor. Cavity fill is quick and cost-effective.

Save £250/yrPayback: ~8 years+4 EPC points
£2,000
Cost
2
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Solar Panels + Battery

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£11,000
Cost
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

Save £424/yrPayback: ~8 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
4
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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
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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached bungalow is located in CHELTENHAM, GL54 2DF. The property offers 96.8m² (1042 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. Currently rated F (38/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a D rating (60/100). The gas central heating system has average efficiency, indicating a boiler that may be 10-15 years old. While functional, upgrading to a modern A-rated condensing boiler could improve efficiency by 15-25%. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. Estimated annual energy costs are £1183, comprising £925 for heating, £177 for hot water, and £81 for lighting. The property produces 8.1 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
Potential
E39-54
F21-38
Current
G1-20

Current Rating

F(38 points)

Achievable Rating

D(60 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 3 Dec 2008

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

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 100mm loft insulation

Average

🪟 Windows

Partial secondary glazing

Poor

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Poor

💡 Lighting

10.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 10% of fixed outlets

Poor

Property Information

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Full Address

Maryland

Springfield

GL54 2DF

CHELTENHAM

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Property Type

Bungalow

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

96.8

4.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

8.1 tonnes/year

84 kg/m²

📊

Energy Consumption

505 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in CHELTENHAM

CHELTENHAM properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (GL54) 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, mains gas

£925 /yr

Save £306/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£177 /yr

Save £80/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

10.0% low energy

£81 /yr

Save £38/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Bourton-on-the-Water Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayGL54 2AW

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

The Cotswold Academy

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awayGL54 2BD

Last inspected: Mar 2015

Outstanding

Cold Aston Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍2.3 miles awayGL54 3BN
?Not yet rated

The Rissington School

Primary
📍2.9 miles awayGL54 2PL

Last inspected: Nov 2011

Outstanding

Swell Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍3.2 miles awayGL54 1LH
?Not yet rated

Sherborne Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍3.7 miles awayGL54 3DH

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

Stow-on-the-Wold Primary School

Primary
📍3.9 miles awayGL54 1AW

Last inspected: Jul 2018

Good

Northleach Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍4.9 miles awayGL54 3HJ

Last inspected: Jan 2023

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: 246 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:246 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:37 Mbps
Maximum:200 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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