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Energy Performance Certificate

Plot 2, Park View, Redlands Road

CB23 8HQ

CAMBRIDGE

Current

C

72

Potential

C

79

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in CAMBRIDGE, CB23 8HQ. The property offers 191.39m² (2060 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 12 habitable rooms. It is a recently constructed modern home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (72/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. Heating is provided by oil-fired central heating. While effective, oil prices can be volatile and the system produces higher carbon emissions than gas or heat pumps. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. The roof space has been converted to living space, with insulation between the rafters. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1491, comprising £881 for heating, £264 for hot water, and £346 for lighting. The property produces 8.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.

How Does Plot 2, Park View Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 72/100, this CAMBRIDGE property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. At £1491 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. At 191.39m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). CO2 emissions of 8.4 tonnes/year are above average. Energy improvements could significantly reduce the property's carbon footprint.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the CB23 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property72
Average60
+20% better
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vs CAMBRIDGE

This property72
Average66
+9% better
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vs CB23

This property72
Average66
+9% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 72/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £831/year more than the CAMBRIDGE average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(72 points)

Potential Rating

C(79 points)

Based on assessment dated 20 May 2009

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Property Information

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Full Address

Plot 2, Park View

Redlands Road

Lolworth

CB23 8HQ

CAMBRIDGE

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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

191.39

12.0 total rooms

9.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

72 / 100

Potential: 79

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CO₂ Emissions

8.4 tonnes/year

25 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

124 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

20 May 2009

marketed sale

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About CAMBRIDGE

CAMBRIDGE is situated in Cambridgeshire, East of England. Properties in CAMBRIDGE have an average EPC rating of D (score 66/100). Heating costs are £221 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The CB23 postcode district contains over 12600 registered properties. As a modern build, this property benefits from contemporary construction standards and improved energy efficiency requirements.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and underfloor heating, oil

£881.0/yr

Save £109/yr

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Hot Water

£264.0/yr

Save £21/yr

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Lighting

0.0% low energy

£346.0/yr

Save £173/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Roof room(s), insulated

Very Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, insulated (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and underfloor heating, oil

Average

Main Fuel

oil - this is for backwards compatibility only and should not be used

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Lighting

No low energy lighting

Very Poor
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Bar Hill Community Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayCB23 8DY

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Good

Dry Drayton CofE (C) Primary School

Primary
📍1.6 miles awayCB23 8DA

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Swavesey Village College

Secondary
📍2.5 miles awayCB24 4RS
?Not yet rated

Hatton Park Primary School

Primary
📍2.6 miles awayCB24 3DL

Last inspected: Mar 2018

Good

Swavesey Primary School

Primary
📍2.6 miles awayCB24 4RN

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

Oakington CofE Primary School

Primary
📍3 miles awayCB24 3AL

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

Pathfinder CofE Primary School

Primary
📍3 miles awayCB24 3DS
?Not yet rated

Hardwick and Cambourne Community Primary School

Primary
📍3.1 miles awayCB23 7RE

Last inspected: Nov 2021

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: 431 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:431 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:173 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. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

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Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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