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The Lantern, Brooklands

PL17 8DB

Callington

Current

C

71

Potential

A

126

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached bungalow is located in Callington, PL17 8DB. The property offers 37m² (398 sq ft) of compact living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is a recently constructed modern home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (71/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (126/100). The cavity walls have excellent insulation, contributing significantly to the property's thermal efficiency and helping maintain stable indoor temperatures year-round. 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 £983, comprising £652 for heating, £241 for hot water, and £90 for lighting. The property produces 2.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does The Lantern Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 71/100, this Callington property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £983 are approximately £817 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. With 37m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². CO2 emissions of 2.2 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.

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 property71
Average60
+18% better
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vs Callington

This property71
Average66
+8% better
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vs PL17

This property71
Average54
+31% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 71/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £129/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(71 points)

Potential Rating

A(126 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 6 Aug 2023

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Property Information

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Full Address

The Lantern

Brooklands

Higher Metherell

PL17 8DB

Callington

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Property Type

Bungalow

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 2012 onwards

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Floor Area

37.0

2.0 total rooms

2.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (private)

Efficiency Score

71 / 100

Potential: 126

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CO₂ Emissions

2.2 tonnes/year

58 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

302 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

6 Aug 2023

rental

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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). Heating costs are £202 below the Callington average, offering good value. The PL17 postcode district contains over 3700 registered properties. As a modern build, this property benefits from contemporary construction standards and improved energy efficiency requirements.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Room heaters, dual fuel (mineral and wood)

£652.0/yr

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Hot Water

£241.0/yr

Save £99/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£90.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Very Good
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Roof

Pitched, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, insulated (assumed)

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Heating System

Room heaters, dual fuel (mineral and wood)

Poor

Main Fuel

dual fuel - mineral + wood

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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
📍0.6 miles awayPL17 8BQ

Last inspected: Feb 2020

⚠️Requires improvement

Delaware Primary Academy

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayPL18 9EN

Last inspected: Sept 2018

Good

St Dominic CofE Primary School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayPL12 6SU

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

Gunnislake Primary Academy

Primary
📍1.8 miles awayPL18 9NA

Last inspected: May 2022

Good

Calstock Community Primary School

Primary
📍1.9 miles awayPL18 9QL

Last inspected: Jul 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Bere Alston Primary Academy

Primary
📍2.7 miles awayPL20 7AU
?Not yet rated

St Mellion Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍2.8 miles awayPL12 6RG

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Callington Community College

Secondary
📍3 miles awayPL17 7DR

Last inspected: Jan 2023

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: 461 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:461 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:184 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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