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Meadow Covert, Ashbourne Road

DE65 5AT

DERBY

Current

F

37

Potential

E

52

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£3,217

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£3,132

potential per year

This property costs approximately £1,417 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £85 annually.

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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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 E rating — saving up to £85 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached bungalow is located in DERBY, DE65 5AT. The property offers 254m² (2734 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. Currently rated F (37/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a E rating (52/100). 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 loft insulation is rated very good, meeting or exceeding the recommended 270mm depth for optimal thermal performance. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £3217, comprising £2846 for heating, £236 for hot water, and £135 for lighting. The property produces 9.6 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
Potential
F21-38
Current
G1-20

Current Rating

F(37 points)

Achievable Rating

E(52 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 26 Apr 2022

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, filled cavity

Average

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 350 mm loft insulation

Very Good

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Good

📦 Floor

Solid, insulated

🔥 Heating

Boiler and underfloor heating, LPG

Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Poor

💡 Lighting

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

Very Good

Property Information

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Full Address

Meadow Covert

Ashbourne Road

DE65 5AT

DERBY

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Property Type

Bungalow

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1967-1975

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Floor Area

254.0

7.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

9.6 tonnes/year

38 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

202 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in DERBY

DERBY properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (DE65) 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 underfloor heating, LPG

£2846 /yr

🚿 Hot Water

£236 /yr

Save £94/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy

£135 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Church Broughton CofE Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayDE65 5AS

Last inspected: Oct 2019

Good

Longford CofE Primary School

Primary
📍2.2 miles awayDE6 3DR

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Sudbury Primary School

Primary
📍2.9 miles awayDE6 5HZ

Last inspected: Jun 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Heath Fields Primary School

Primary
📍3.1 miles awayDE65 5EQ

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

Long Lane Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍3.9 miles awayDE6 5BJ
?Not yet rated

Richard Wakefield CofE Primary Academy

Primary
📍3.9 miles awayDE13 9NR

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Hilton Spencer Academy

Primary
📍4.2 miles awayDE65 5GH

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Marston Montgomery Primary School

Primary
📍4.3 miles awayDE6 2FF
?Not yet rated

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

📶Fast Broadband

Average download speed: 80 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:80 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:12 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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