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Simons Cottage, Burgois

PL27 7QQ

WADEBRIDGE

Current

B

89

Potential

A

95

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in WADEBRIDGE, PL27 7QQ. The property offers 260m² (2799 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 8 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. With an EPC rating of B (89/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (95/100). 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 £2163, comprising £1523 for heating, £517 for hot water, and £123 for lighting. The property produces 0.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.

How Does Simons Cottage Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 89/100, this WADEBRIDGE property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £2163 are close to the UK average. At 260m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). CO2 emissions of 0.5 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the PL27 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property89
Average60
+48% better
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vs WADEBRIDGE

This property89
Average58
+53% better
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vs PL27

This property89
Average57
+56% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 89/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £1281/year more than the WADEBRIDGE 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(89 points)

Potential Rating

A(95 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 19 Aug 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

Simons Cottage

Burgois

St. Issey

PL27 7QQ

WADEBRIDGE

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1930-1949

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Floor Area

260.0

8.0 total rooms

8.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

89 / 100

Potential: 95

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CO₂ Emissions

0.5 tonnes/year

2 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

20 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

19 Aug 2025

marketed sale

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About WADEBRIDGE

WADEBRIDGE is situated in Devon, South West. Properties in WADEBRIDGE have an average EPC rating of D (score 58/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £641 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The PL27 postcode district contains over 6100 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the WADEBRIDGE area.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Ground source heat pump, radiators and underfloor, electric

£1523.0/yr

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Hot Water

£517.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£123.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Very Good
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Roof

Flat, insulated

Very Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Ground source heat pump, radiators and underfloor, electric

Good

Main Fuel

electricity (not community)

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Lighting

Good lighting efficiency

Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Issey Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayPL27 7RN

Last inspected: Feb 2023

Good

Padstow School

Primary
📍1.6 miles awayPL28 8EX

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

St Minver School

Primary
📍2.8 miles awayPL27 6QD

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Good

St Merryn School

Primary
📍3.1 miles awayPL28 8NP

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Trevisker Primary School

Primary
📍3.6 miles awayPL27 7UD

Last inspected: May 2019

Good

St Breock Primary School

Primary
📍3.6 miles awayPL27 7XL

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Good

Wadebridge Primary Academy

Primary
📍4.2 miles awayPL27 6BL

Last inspected: Apr 2023

Good

Wadebridge School

Secondary
📍4.2 miles awayPL27 6BU

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

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 364 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:364 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:145 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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