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Energy Performance Certificate

Sandy Park Barn, Charles

EX32 7PY

BARNSTAPLE

Current

B

85

Potential

A

97

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in BARNSTAPLE, EX32 7PY. The property offers 304m² (3272 sq ft) of generously-sized living space. It is a recently constructed modern home. With an EPC rating of B (85/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (97/100). This property benefits from a ground source heat pump system, which can deliver 3-4 units of heat for every unit of electricity used. Heat pumps are eligible for the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, making them increasingly popular for UK homes seeking to reduce carbon emissions. Estimated annual energy costs are £1170, comprising £875 for heating, £148 for hot water, and £147 for lighting. The property produces 3.1 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does Sandy Park Barn Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 85/100, this BARNSTAPLE property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £1170 are approximately £630 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 304m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 3.1 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the EX32 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property85
Average60
+42% better
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vs BARNSTAPLE

This property85
Average62
+37% better
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vs EX32

This property85
Average58
+47% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 85/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £453/year more than the BARNSTAPLE average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

B(85 points)

Potential Rating

A(97 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 7 Mar 2022

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Property Information

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Full Address

Sandy Park Barn

Charles

Brayford

EX32 7PY

BARNSTAPLE

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

2021

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Floor Area

304.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling for which the intended tenure in not known. It is not to be used for an existing dwelling

Efficiency Score

85 / 100

Potential: 97

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CO₂ Emissions

3.1 tonnes/year

10 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

61 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

7 Mar 2022

new dwelling

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About BARNSTAPLE

BARNSTAPLE is situated in Devon, South West. Properties in BARNSTAPLE have an average EPC rating of D (score 62/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. The EX32 postcode district contains over 8500 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Ground source heat pump, underfloor, electric

£875.0/yr

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Hot Water

£148.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£147.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.18 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.13 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.14 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Heating System

Ground source heat pump, underfloor, electric

Good

Main Fuel

Electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Brayford Academy

Primary
📍1.8 miles awayEX32 7QJ

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Filleigh Community Primary School

Primary
📍2.7 miles awayEX32 0RS

Last inspected: Feb 2019

Good

North Molton Primary School

Primary
📍3.4 miles awayEX36 3HL

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

South Molton Community Primary School

Primary
📍3.9 miles awayEX36 3BA

Last inspected: May 2018

Good

Swimbridge Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍4.3 miles awayEX32 0PJ

Last inspected: Feb 2013

Outstanding

Bratton Fleming Community Primary School

Primary
📍4.4 miles awayEX31 4SB

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

South Molton United Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍4.5 miles awayEX36 4EN

Last inspected: Sept 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

South Molton Community College

Secondary
📍4.5 miles awayEX36 4LA

Last inspected: Dec 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: 288 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:288 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:115 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. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

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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