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Below Average Efficiency — Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

The Old Hall, Cottesmore Road

LE15 7LJ

OAKHAM

Current

E

53

Potential

C

71

📅 Upcoming Regulation Change — 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

Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

£8,960

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£6,316

potential per year

This property costs approximately £7,160 more per year than the UK average. Improvements could save up to £2,644 annually.

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£7,500

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach C — saving up to £2,644/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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£16,500
Payback
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Current Costs
£8,960/yr
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Air Source Heat Pump

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Cost
2
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Cavity Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Poor. Cavity fill is one of the most cost-effective upgrades available.

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Cost
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About This E-Rated Property

This detached house is located in OAKHAM, LE15 7LJ. The property offers 882m² (9494 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 16 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. The property has an EPC rating of E (53/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (71/100). This property benefits from a ground 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. The loft insulation is rated very good, meeting or exceeding the recommended 270mm depth for optimal thermal performance. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £8960, comprising £8421 for heating, £315 for hot water, and £224 for lighting. The property produces 27.0 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
Potential
D55-68
E39-54
Current
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

E(53 points)

Achievable Rating

C(71 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 9 Nov 2016

Building Elements — Improvement Opportunities

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

🧱 Walls

Granite or whinstone, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation

Very Good

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Good

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

Ground source heat pump, underfloor, electric

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Poor

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

The Old Hall

Cottesmore Road

LE15 7LJ

OAKHAM

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Property Type

House

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

📐

Floor Area

882.0

16.0 total rooms

🌍

CO₂ Emissions

27.0 tonnes/year

📊

Energy Consumption

205 kWh/m²/year

E-Rated Properties in OAKHAM

OAKHAM 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 — 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 — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Ground source heat pump, underfloor, electric

£8421 /yr

Save £2644/yr

🚿 Hot Water

£315 /yr

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy

£224 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Nicholas Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍2 miles awayLE15 7DL

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Langham CofE (Controlled) Primary School

Primary
📍2.3 miles awayLE15 7HY

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Whissendine Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍2.4 miles awayLE15 7ET
?Not yet rated

Cottesmore Academy

Primary
📍2.6 miles awayLE15 7BA

Last inspected: May 2022

Good

Oakham CofE Primary School

Primary
📍2.7 miles awayLE15 6GY
?Not yet rated

English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy

Primary
📍2.9 miles awayLE15 6EH

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

Catmose College

Secondary
📍3 miles awayLE15 6RP

Last inspected: Feb 2012

Outstanding

Catmose Primary

Primary
📍3.4 miles awayLE15 6SH

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: 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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