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Energy Performance Certificate

Silver Birches, Woodgate

NR20 4NU

DEREHAM

Current

B

87

Potential

B

90

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in DEREHAM, NR20 4NU. The property offers 339m² (3649 sq ft) of generously-sized living space. With an EPC rating of B (87/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. This property benefits from a air 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 £997, comprising £695 for heating, £170 for hot water, and £132 for lighting. The property produces 3.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does Silver Birches Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 87/100, this DEREHAM property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £997 are approximately £803 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 339m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 3.3 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 NR20 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property87
Average60
+45% better
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vs DEREHAM

This property87
Average59
+47% better
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vs NR20

This property87
Average56
+55% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 87/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £174/year more than the DEREHAM average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

B(87 points)

Potential Rating

B(90 points)

Based on assessment dated 2 Dec 2016

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Property Information

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Full Address

Silver Birches

Woodgate

Swanton Morley

NR20 4NU

DEREHAM

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

NO DATA!

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Floor Area

339.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

unknown

Efficiency Score

87 / 100

Potential: 90

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CO₂ Emissions

3.3 tonnes/year

10 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

59 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

2 Dec 2016

new dwelling

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About DEREHAM

DEREHAM is situated in Norfolk, East of England. Properties in DEREHAM have an average EPC rating of D (score 59/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. The NR20 postcode district contains over 7000 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric

£695.0/yr

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Hot Water

£170.0/yr

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Lighting

NaN% low energy

£132.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.24 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.14 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.13 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Heating System

Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric

Very 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

Swanton Morley VC Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayNR20 4PX

Last inspected: Nov 2018

Good

Dereham Neatherd High School

Secondary
📍2.1 miles awayNR20 3AX

Last inspected: Feb 2020

Good

Northgate High School

Secondary
📍2.2 miles awayNR19 2EU

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

King's Park Infant School, Dereham

Primary
📍2.3 miles awayNR19 2AG

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

Dereham Church of England Infant and Nursery Academy

Primary
📍2.7 miles awayNR19 1ED
?Not yet rated

Grove House Infant and Nursery School

Primary
📍2.8 miles awayNR19 1BJ

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

St Mary's Community Primary School, Beetley

Primary
📍2.8 miles awayNR20 4BW

Last inspected: Oct 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Dereham Church of England Junior Academy

Primary
📍3 miles awayNR19 1BJ

Last inspected: Jul 2018

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: 475 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:475 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:190 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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Area Safety

Very Low Crime4 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences very low crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

4 incidents (100%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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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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