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Energy Performance Certificate

The Poppies, 1b Springfields

CF3 2LG

CARDIFF

Current

C

77

Potential

C

79

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in CARDIFF, CF3 2LG. The property offers 192.25m² (2069 sq ft) of generously-sized living space. The property holds an EPC rating of C (77/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. The property benefits from a highly efficient gas central heating system, likely a modern condensing boiler achieving 90%+ efficiency. Modern double glazing with very good efficiency is installed, likely featuring low-emissivity (low-E) coating for optimal thermal performance. Estimated annual energy costs are £813, comprising £509 for heating, £145 for hot water, and £159 for lighting. The property produces 4.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home.

How Does The Poppies Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 77/100, this CARDIFF property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £813 are approximately £987 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 192.25m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 4.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the CF3 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property77
Average60
+28% better
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vs CARDIFF

This property77
Average64
+20% better
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vs CF3

This property77
Average65
+18% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 77/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £195/year more than the CARDIFF average

Energy Efficiency Rating

📊 Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
C69-80
Current
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

C(77 points)

Potential Rating

C(79 points)

Based on assessment dated 4 Sept 2008

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Property Information

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Full Address

The Poppies

1b Springfields

Castleton

CF3 2LG

CARDIFF

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

NO DATA!

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Floor Area

192.25

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

Efficiency Score

77 / 100

Potential: 79

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CO₂ Emissions

4.3 tonnes/year

23 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

136 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

4 Sept 2008

new dwelling

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About CARDIFF

CARDIFF is situated in Cardiff, Wales. Properties in CARDIFF have an average EPC rating of D (score 64/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. The CF3 postcode district contains over 15900 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£509.0/yr

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Hot Water

£145.0/yr

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Lighting

8.0% low energy

£159.0/yr

Save £57/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance = 0.36 W/m?K

Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance = 0.16 W/m?K

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance = 0.24 W/m?K

Good
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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Very Good

Main Fuel

mains gas - this is for backwards compatibility only and should not be used

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Clevedon School

Secondary
📍11.9 miles awayBS21 6AH
?Not yet rated

Mary Elton Primary School

Primary
📍11.9 miles awayBS21 7SX

Last inspected: Mar 2020

⚠️Requires improvement

St John the Evangelist Church School

Primary
📍12 miles awayBS21 5EL

Last inspected: May 2019

Good

St Nicholas Chantry Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍12.1 miles awayBS21 7LT

Last inspected: Jun 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

All Saints Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍12.1 miles awayBS21 6AU

Last inspected: Apr 2023

Good

Yeo Moor Primary School

Primary
📍12.3 miles awayBS21 6JL

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

High Down Infant School

Primary
📍13 miles awayBS20 6DY

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

High Down Junior School

Primary
📍13 miles awayBS20 6DY

Last inspected: May 2019

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

Superfast Broadband

Average download speed: 207 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:207 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:31 Mbps
Maximum:200 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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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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