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Sunset Cottage, Moses Plat Lane

HP27 0SD

PRINCES RISBOROUGH

Current

C

79

Potential

C

79

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in PRINCES RISBOROUGH, HP27 0SD. The property offers 203.69m² (2193 sq ft) of generously-sized living space. The property holds an EPC rating of C (79/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. 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. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £860, comprising £586 for heating, £170 for hot water, and £104 for lighting. The property produces 3.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does Sunset Cottage Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 79/100, this PRINCES RISBOROUGH property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £860 are approximately £940 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 203.69m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 3.6 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 HP27 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property79
Average60
+32% better
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vs PRINCES RISBOROUGH

This property79
Average61
+30% better
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vs HP27

This property79
Average61
+30% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 79/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £14/year less than the PRINCES RISBOROUGH 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(79 points)

Potential Rating

C(79 points)

Based on assessment dated 24 Nov 2011

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Property Information

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Full Address

Sunset Cottage

Moses Plat Lane

Speen

HP27 0SD

PRINCES RISBOROUGH

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

NO DATA!

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Floor Area

203.69

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

Efficiency Score

79 / 100

Potential: 79

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CO₂ Emissions

3.6 tonnes/year

18 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

99 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

24 Nov 2011

new dwelling

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About PRINCES RISBOROUGH

PRINCES RISBOROUGH is situated in Buckinghamshire, South East. Properties in PRINCES RISBOROUGH have an average EPC rating of D (score 61/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £288 below the PRINCES RISBOROUGH average, offering good value. The HP27 postcode district contains over 4500 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

£586.0/yr

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Hot Water

£170.0/yr

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Lighting

30.0% low energy

£104.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.26 W/mA?K

Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.16 W/mA?K

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.21 W/mA?K

Good
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Heating System

Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric

Good

Main Fuel

Electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets

Very Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Speen CofE VA School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayHP27 0SX

Last inspected: May 2019

Good

St John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayHP27 0PL

Last inspected: Apr 2022

Good

Naphill and Walters Ash School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayHP14 4UL

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Prestwood Junior School

Primary
📍2 miles awayHP16 0NR
?Not yet rated

Prestwood Infant School

Primary
📍2.1 miles awayHP16 9DF
?Not yet rated

Hughenden Primary School

Primary
📍2.2 miles awayHP14 4LR

Last inspected: May 2022

Good

Princes Risborough School

Secondary
📍2.5 miles awayHP27 0DR

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Great Kingshill Church of England Combined School

Primary
📍2.9 miles awayHP15 6JP

Last inspected: Jun 2022

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: 433 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:433 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:173 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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