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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

Prospect House, Pocombe Bridge

EX2 9SX

EXETER

Current

F

37

Potential

D

61

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,816

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,292

potential per year

This property costs approximately £16 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £524 annually.

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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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 £524 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 EXETER, EX2 9SX. The property offers 145m² (1561 sq ft) of spacious living space with 6 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 D rating (61/100). 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. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1816, comprising £1239 for heating, £437 for hot water, and £140 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
Potential
E39-54
F21-38
Current
G1-20

Current Rating

F(37 points)

Achievable Rating

D(61 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 13 Jan 2016

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

Good

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Good

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, oil

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Poor

💡 Lighting

22.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets

Poor

Property Information

📍

Full Address

Prospect House

Pocombe Bridge

EX2 9SX

EXETER

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Property Type

Bungalow

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

145.0

6.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

9.6 tonnes/year

66 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

266 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in EXETER

EXETER properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (EX2) 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

£1239 /yr

Save £117/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£437 /yr

Save £346/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

22.0% low energy

£140 /yr

Save £61/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Ide Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayEX2 9RN
?Not yet rated

Bowhill Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayEX4 1JT

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Good

St Gabriel's CofE Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayEX4 2BY

Last inspected: Jan 2019

Good

Montgomery Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayEX4 1BS

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

West Exe School

Secondary
📍1.2 miles awayEX2 9JU

Last inspected: Jun 2022

Good

St Thomas Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayEX2 9BB

Last inspected: Feb 2023

Good

Exwick Heights Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayEX4 2FB

Last inspected: Oct 2023

Good

Alphington Primary School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayEX2 8RQ

Last inspected: Nov 2019

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: 298 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:298 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:45 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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