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Energy Performance Certificate

The Lodge Cottage, Lodge Hill

DE65 5AL

DERBY

Current

F

27

Potential

D

61

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£2,705

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,319

potential per year

This property costs approximately £905 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £1,386 annually.

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🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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Free

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a D rating — saving up to £1,386 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Payback
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Current Costs
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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached bungalow is located in DERBY, DE65 5AL. The property offers 246.18m² (2650 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated F (27/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a D rating (61/100). The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. The roof space has been converted to living space, with insulation between the rafters. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £2705, comprising £1982 for heating, £474 for hot water, and £249 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 Data
A92-100
B81-91
C69-80
D55-68
Potential
E39-54
F21-38
Current
G1-20

Current Rating

F(27 points)

Achievable Rating

D(61 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 11 Feb 2009

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

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good

🏗️ Roof

Roof room(s), ceiling insulated

Very Good

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Good

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Portable electric heating assumed for most rooms

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy — No low energy lighting

Very Poor

Property Information

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Full Address

The Lodge Cottage

Lodge Hill

DE65 5AL

DERBY

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Property Type

Bungalow

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

246.18

6.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

10.0 tonnes/year

44 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

294 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in DERBY

DERBY properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (DE65) that have undergone improvement works have seen significant increases in EPC ratings and corresponding reductions in energy bills.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Portable electric heating assumed for most rooms

£1982 /yr

Save £1024/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£474 /yr

Save £238/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy

£249 /yr

Save £124/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Church Broughton CofE Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayDE65 5AS

Last inspected: Oct 2019

Good

Longford CofE Primary School

Primary
📍2.1 miles awayDE6 3DR

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Heath Fields Primary School

Primary
📍2.7 miles awayDE65 5EQ

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

Hilton Spencer Academy

Primary
📍2.9 miles awayDE65 5GH

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Long Lane Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍3 miles awayDE6 5BJ
?Not yet rated

John Port Spencer Academy

Secondary
📍3.2 miles awayDE65 6LU

Last inspected: May 2022

Good

Etwall Primary School

Primary
📍3.4 miles awayDE65 6NB

Last inspected: Feb 2023

Good

The Mease Spencer Academy

Primary
📍3.4 miles awayDE65 5LX
?Not yet rated

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
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
⬆️

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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Area Safety

Very Low Crime1 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences very low crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

1 incidents (100%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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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.

Data Sources: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Police.uk crime statistics.

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