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St. James Vicarage, Kingsley Avenue

EX34 8ET

ILFRACOMBE

Current

C

75

Potential

C

75

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in ILFRACOMBE, EX34 8ET. The property offers 279m² (3003 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. The property holds an EPC rating of C (75/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. 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 £2662, comprising £2219 for heating, £324 for hot water, and £119 for lighting. The property produces 6.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home.

How Does St. James Vicarage Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 75/100, this ILFRACOMBE property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Energy costs of £2662 annually are £862 above the UK average. Improvements could reduce bills significantly. At 279m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²).

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the EX34 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property75
Average60
+25% better
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vs ILFRACOMBE

This property75
Average56
+34% better
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vs EX34

This property75
Average55
+36% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 75/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £1810/year more than the ILFRACOMBE average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(75 points)

Potential Rating

C(75 points)

Based on assessment dated 24 Oct 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

St. James Vicarage

Kingsley Avenue

EX34 8ET

ILFRACOMBE

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1967-1975

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Floor Area

279.0

7.0 total rooms

7.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (private)

Efficiency Score

75 / 100

Potential: 75

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CO₂ Emissions

6.4 tonnes/year

23 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

138 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

24 Oct 2025

rental

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About ILFRACOMBE

ILFRACOMBE is situated in Devon, South West. Properties in ILFRACOMBE have an average EPC rating of D (score 56/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £1367 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The EX34 postcode district contains over 8100 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£2219.0/yr

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Hot Water

£324.0/yr

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Lighting

97.0% low energy

£119.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

To unheated space, insulated

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Good lighting efficiency

Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayEX34 8JL

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Good

The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awayEX34 9JB

Last inspected: May 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayEX34 9LW

Last inspected: Apr 2019

Good

Berrynarbor Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍2.5 miles awayEX34 9SE

Last inspected: Nov 2011

Outstanding

West Down School

Primary
📍2.8 miles awayEX34 8NF

Last inspected: Oct 2019

Good

Combe Martin Primary School

Primary
📍3.7 miles awayEX34 0DF

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Woolacombe School

Primary
📍4 miles awayEX34 7BT
?Not yet rated

Marwood School

Primary
📍5.1 miles awayEX31 4HF

Last inspected: Sept 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

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: 467 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:467 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:187 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

Above Average125 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has slightly above average crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

42 incidents (34%)

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Anti-social behaviour

20 incidents (16%)

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Burglary

15 incidents (12%)

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Criminal damage

12 incidents (10%)

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Public order

10 incidents (8%)

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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