Energy Performance Certificate
The Cottage, Chamberlains Lane
WV4 5HS
WOLVERHAMPTON
Current
F
37
Potential
B
81
This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run
This Property
£2,148
estimated per year
UK Average
£1,800
per year
After Improvements
£1,365
potential per year
This property costs approximately £348 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £783 annually.
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£7,500
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Loft Insulation
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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?
This detached house is located in WOLVERHAMPTON, WV4 5HS. The property offers 144m² (1550 sq ft) of spacious living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. Currently rated F (37/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (81/100). Heating is provided by oil-fired central heating. While effective, oil prices can be volatile and the system produces higher carbon emissions than gas or heat pumps. 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. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £2148, comprising £1685 for heating, £375 for hot water, and £88 for lighting. The property produces 10.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Achievable Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 9 Feb 2015
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, 25 mm loft insulation
🪟 Windows
Fully double glazed
📦 Floor
Solid, no insulation (assumed)
🔥 Heating
Boiler and radiators, oil
🚿 Hot Water
NaN
💡 Lighting
83.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets
Property Information
Full Address
The Cottage
Chamberlains Lane
WV4 5HS
WOLVERHAMPTON
Property Type
House
Detached
Construction Age
England and Wales: before 1900
Floor Area
144.0 m²
6.0 total rooms
CO₂ Emissions
10.0 tonnes/year
70 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
292 kWh/m²/year
F-Rated Properties in WOLVERHAMPTON
WOLVERHAMPTON properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (WV4) that have undergone improvement works have seen significant increases in EPC ratings and corresponding reductions in energy bills.
Location & Nearby Area
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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential
🔥 Heating
Boiler and radiators, oil
£1685 /yr
Save £523/yr with improvements
🚿 Hot Water
£375 /yr
Save £260/yr with improvements
💡 Lighting
83.0% low energy
£88 /yr
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Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School
PrimaryWoodfield Primary School
PrimaryHighfields School
SecondaryLast inspected: Oct 2021
Colton Hills Community School
SecondaryLast inspected: Sept 2018
Alder Coppice Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Oct 2018
St Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery
PrimaryLast inspected: Mar 2019
St Benedict Biscop CofE Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Mar 2023
The Royal School, Wolverhampton
All-throughLast inspected: Jul 2019
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.
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Area Safety
The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has low crime compared to national averages
Most Common Incidents
April 2026violent crime
28 incidents (62%)
Criminal damage
5 incidents (11%)
Burglary
4 incidents (9%)
Public order
2 incidents (4%)
Shoplifting
2 incidents (4%)
About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.
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.
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