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Energy Performance Certificate

Swallow Cottage, Welltown

PL17 8AE

Callington

Current

C

73

Potential

A

105

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached bungalow is located in Callington, PL17 8AE. The property offers 97m² (1044 sq ft) of good-sized living space. The property holds an EPC rating of C (73/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (105/100). 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 £1190, comprising £760 for heating, £329 for hot water, and £101 for lighting. The property produces 2.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does Swallow Cottage Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 73/100, this Callington property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £1190 are approximately £610 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. The 97m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². At 2.5 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 PL17 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property73
Average60
+22% better
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vs Callington

This property73
Average66
+11% better
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vs PL17

This property73
Average54
+35% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 73/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £336/year more than the Callington average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(73 points)

Potential Rating

A(105 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 21 Nov 2024

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Property Information

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Full Address

Swallow Cottage

Welltown

PL17 8AE

Callington

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Property Type

Bungalow

Detached

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Construction Age

2024

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Floor Area

97.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling for which the intended tenure in not known. It is not to be used for an existing dwelling

Efficiency Score

73 / 100

Potential: 105

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CO₂ Emissions

2.5 tonnes/year

25 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

151 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

21 Nov 2024

new dwelling

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About Callington

Callington is situated in Devon, South West. Properties in Callington have an average EPC rating of D (score 66/100). The PL17 postcode district contains over 3700 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

£760.0/yr

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Hot Water

£329.0/yr

Save £130/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£101.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.29 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.15 W/m-¦K

Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.15 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Heating System

Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric

Average

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

Harrowbarrow School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayPL17 8BQ

Last inspected: Feb 2020

⚠️Requires improvement

Callington Community College

Secondary
📍1.5 miles awayPL17 7DR

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Callington Primary School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayPL17 7EF

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

St Dominic CofE Primary School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayPL12 6SU

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

St Mellion Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍2.2 miles awayPL12 6RG

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Delaware Primary Academy

Primary
📍2.6 miles awayPL18 9EN

Last inspected: Sept 2018

Good

Gunnislake Primary Academy

Primary
📍3.3 miles awayPL18 9NA

Last inspected: May 2022

Good

Calstock Community Primary School

Primary
📍3.3 miles awayPL18 9QL

Last inspected: Jul 2023

⚠️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: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 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.

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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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