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Below Average Efficiency โ€” Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

The Beeches, Ham

SN8 3RB

MARLBOROUGH

Current

E

50

Potential

C

79

๐Ÿ“… Upcoming Regulation Change โ€” Plan Ahead

The government has proposed raising the minimum EPC standard to C by 2028 for new rental tenancies and 2030 for all tenancies. This E-rated property would need to improve by two bands to comply. Acting now costs less and avoids deadline pressure.

Now

E

Current rating

Target (2028)

C

Minimum required

Achievable

C

With improvements

โš–๏ธ Landlord Compliance โ€” Current & Future Requirements

This E-rated rental property currently meets the minimum standard (E or above). However, with the proposed upgrade to C by 2028, landlords will need to invest in improvements. Planning now โ€” rather than at the last minute โ€” allows you to take advantage of grants and spread costs.

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Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

ยฃ3,061

estimated per year

UK Average

ยฃ1,800

per year

After Improvements

ยฃ1,866

potential per year

This property costs approximately ยฃ1,261 more per year than the UK average. Improvements could save up to ยฃ1,195 annually.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Grants & Schemes Available

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ยฃ7,500

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach C โ€” saving up to ยฃ1,195/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Eโ†’A
+ยฃ26,000
Property Value Boost
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ยฃ14,500
Payback
~7 yrs
Current Costs
ยฃ3,061/yr
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About This E-Rated Property

This detached house is located in MARLBOROUGH, SN8 3RB. The property offers 96mยฒ (1033 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. The property has an EPC rating of E (50/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (79/100). The property uses electric storage heaters, which charge overnight on cheaper electricity tariffs. While having low installation costs, running costs are typically higher than gas central heating. A heat pump could reduce electricity use by 60-70%. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ3061, comprising ยฃ2484 for heating, ยฃ431 for hot water, and ยฃ146 for lighting. The property produces 9.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home. For landlords: This property currently meets the minimum E rating requirement under MEES regulations. However, the government has proposed increasing the minimum to C by 2028 for new tenancies and 2030 for existing tenancies, so consider planning upgrades now.

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
C69-80
Potential
D55-68
E39-54
Current
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

E(50 points)

Achievable Rating

C(79 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 17 Jan 2024

Building Elements โ€” Improvement Opportunities

Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.

๐Ÿงฑ Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Average

๐Ÿ—๏ธ Roof

Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation

Good

๐ŸชŸ Windows

Fully double glazed

Good

๐Ÿ“ฆ Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Electric storage heaters

Average

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

NaN

Poor

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

100.0% low energy โ€” Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good

Property Information

๐Ÿ“

Full Address

The Beeches

Ham

SN8 3RB

MARLBOROUGH

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Property Type

House

Detached

๐Ÿ“…

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

96.0 mยฒ

5.0 total rooms

๐ŸŒ

COโ‚‚ Emissions

9.8 tonnes/year

๐Ÿ“Š

Energy Consumption

590 kWh/mยฒ/year

E-Rated Properties in MARLBOROUGH

MARLBOROUGH has a mix of older and newer housing stock. E-rated properties in this area typically pre-date modern insulation standards but are strong candidates for improvement โ€” particularly insulation and heating system upgrades, which can lift ratings by two or more bands.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs โ€” Current vs Potential

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Electric storage heaters

ยฃ2484 /yr

Save ยฃ973/yr

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

ยฃ431 /yr

Save ยฃ222/yr

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

100.0% low energy

ยฃ146 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Shalbourne CofE Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1 miles awayโ€ขSN8 3QH

Last inspected: Nov 2022

โœ“Good

Inkpen Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“2.6 miles awayโ€ขRG17 9QE

Last inspected: Jun 2023

โš ๏ธRequires improvement

John O'Gaunt School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“2.9 miles awayโ€ขRG17 0AN

Last inspected: Jun 2019

โœ“Good

Hungerford Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“3.3 miles awayโ€ขRG17 0BT

Last inspected: Jan 2020

โœ“Good

Great Bedwyn Church of England School

Primary
๐Ÿ“3.3 miles awayโ€ขSN8 3TR
?Not yet rated

Vernham Dean Gillum's Church of England Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“4.1 miles awayโ€ขSP11 0JY

Last inspected: Oct 2019

โš ๏ธRequires improvement

Kintbury St Mary's C.E. Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“4.2 miles awayโ€ขRG17 9XN

Last inspected: May 2023

โœ“Good

Chilton Foliat Church of England Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“4.9 miles awayโ€ขRG17 0TF

Last inspected: Jan 2020

โœ“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

โšกSuperfast Broadband

Average download speed: 165 Mbps

โœ“ Fibre Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:165 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:25 Mbps
Maximum:50 Mbps

Available Providers

BTSkyTalkTalkPlusnet

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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