Energy Performance Certificate
Solway Farm, Broadfields
WR2 4SP
WORCESTER
Current
F
34
Potential
F
36
This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run
This Property
£1,839
estimated per year
UK Average
£1,800
per year
After Improvements
£1,765
potential per year
This property costs approximately £39 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £74 annually.
💰 Government Grants Available for This Property
🏛️ BUS Grant
£7,500
Off the cost of an air source heat pump. Available now — limited places.
Check Eligibility →🏠 ECO4 Scheme
Free
Free insulation & heating upgrades for eligible households on benefits or low income.
Check Eligibility →📉 0% VAT
Save ~20%
Zero VAT on heat pumps, insulation, and solar panels until 2027. Applies automatically.
Get Solar Quote →How to Improve This F-Rated Property
With the right upgrades, this property could reach a F rating — saving up to £74 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.
Showing quick wins with fastest payback first
💰 Save £1,700/year
With 3 selected upgrades
Future Energy Price Simulator
Drag to see how rising prices affect your savings
Your Savings Today
£1,700/yr
£17,000 over 10 years
Move slider to see
£1,700/yr
£17,000 over 10 years
Build Your Upgrade Plan
Sorted by best return on investment (quick wins first)
Solar Panels + Battery
Your house is ideal for solar. OVO: UK's #1 green energy supplier.
External Wall Insulation
Your walls are rated Very Poor. External insulation can dramatically cut heat loss.
Air Source Heat Pump
Ultra-efficient heating with £7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.
Get FREE Quotes in Worcester
Compare prices from trusted local tradesmen - no obligation, 100% free
Trusted by thousands of UK homeowners
Advertisement
Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?
This semi-detached house is located in WORCESTER, WR2 4SP. The property offers 116.89m² (1258 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. Currently rated F (34/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs £8,000-£14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed, though the efficiency rating suggests older units. Modern low-E double glazing can be up to 40% more efficient than units installed before 2002. Estimated annual energy costs are £1839, comprising £1398 for heating, £364 for hot water, and £77 for lighting. The property produces 4.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home.
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Achievable Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 29 Mar 2012
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
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
🏗️ Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
🪟 Windows
Mostly double glazing
📦 Floor
Solid, no insulation (assumed)
🔥 Heating
Room heaters, wood logs
🚿 Hot Water
NaN
💡 Lighting
57.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets
Property Information
Full Address
Solway Farm
Broadfields
WR2 4SP
WORCESTER
Property Type
House
Semi-Detached
Construction Age
England and Wales: before 1900
Floor Area
116.89 m²
6.0 total rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.5 tonnes/year
43 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
419 kWh/m²/year
F-Rated Properties in WORCESTER
WORCESTER properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (WR2) that have undergone improvement works have seen significant increases in EPC ratings and corresponding reductions in energy bills.
Location & Nearby Area
Scroll to load map
Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential
🔥 Heating
Room heaters, wood logs
£1398 /yr
🚿 Hot Water
£364 /yr
Save £81/yr with improvements
💡 Lighting
57.0% low energy
£77 /yr
Save £23/yr with improvements
Advertisement
Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
Powick CofE Primary School
PrimaryCallow End CofE Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jul 2023
Kempsey Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jan 2020
Rushwick CofE Primary School
PrimaryPitmaston Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jun 2017
Madresfield CofE Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Nov 2022
Christopher Whitehead Language College
SecondaryLast inspected: May 2023
Honeywell Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: May 2023
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.
Broadband & Connectivity
Average download speed: 165 Mbps
Download Speed
Upload Speed
Available Providers
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.
Getting Ripped Off by Your Local Tradesman in Worcester?
Find out with a 100% FREE quote - costs nothing, no obligation
More Properties in WR2 4SP
Showing properties in the same postcode. Click to view detailed EPC data for each property.
More Properties in the WR2 Area
Explore nearby properties with EPC ratings in the WR2 postcode district
All properties in WR2 • Click to view detailed energy performance data
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.
Public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.