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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

Three Gables, Valley Road

BS8 3PZ

BRISTOL

Current

G

19

Potential

D

63

This G-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£3,576

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,614

potential per year

This property costs approximately £1,776 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £1,962 annually.

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

Off the cost of an air source heat pump. Available now — limited places.

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🏠 ECO4 Scheme

Free

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How to Improve This G-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a D rating — saving up to £1,962 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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GA
39,000
Property Value Boost
Investment
£24,500
Payback
~7 yrs
Current Costs
£3,576/yr
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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated Very Poor. Cheapest upgrade with fastest payback — top up to 270mm.

Save £200/yrPayback: ~5 years+3 EPC points
£1,000
Cost
2
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Air Source Heat Pump

Ultra-efficient heating with £7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

Save £1962/yrPayback: ~2 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
3
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Cavity Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Very Poor. Cavity fill is quick and cost-effective.

Save £250/yrPayback: ~8 years+4 EPC points
£2,000
Cost
4
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Solar Panels + Battery

Your house is ideal for solar. OVO: UK's #1 green energy supplier.

Save £1000/yrPayback: ~11 years+7 EPC points
£11,000
Cost
5
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Double Glazing

Your windows are rated Very Poor. Modern A-rated double glazing reduces drafts and heat loss.

Save £150/yrPayback: ~47 years+2 EPC points
£7,000
Cost

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Why Does This Property Have a G Rating?

This detached house is located in BRISTOL, BS8 3PZ. The property offers 282m² (3035 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 10 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated G (19/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a D rating (63/100). 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 pitched roof lacks adequate insulation. Topping up loft insulation to 270mm (the recommended depth) typically costs £300-£500 and could save £150-£250 annually, with the investment often paying for itself within 2-3 years. Double glazing is installed, though the efficiency rating suggests older units. Modern low-E double glazing can be up to 40% more efficient than units installed before 2002. Estimated annual energy costs are £3576, comprising £3150 for heating, £206 for hot water, and £220 for lighting. The property produces 24.0 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
G1-20
Current

Current Rating

G(19 points)

Achievable Rating

D(63 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 14 Mar 2017

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

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

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🪟 Windows

Some double glazing

Very Poor

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, oil

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Poor

💡 Lighting

5.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 5% of fixed outlets

Very Poor

Property Information

📍

Full Address

Three Gables

Valley Road

BS8 3PZ

BRISTOL

🏠

Property Type

House

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

📐

Floor Area

282.0

10.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

24.0 tonnes/year

85 kg/m²

📊

Energy Consumption

325 kWh/m²/year

G-Rated Properties in BRISTOL

BRISTOL properties with G ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (BS8) 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

Boiler and radiators, oil

£3150 /yr

Save £1736/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£206 /yr

Save £121/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

5.0% low energy

£220 /yr

Save £105/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Hotwells Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayBS8 4ND

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Good

Christ Church Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayBS8 3AW

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Ashton Park School

Secondary
📍1.2 miles awayBS3 2JL

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayBS8 2UH

Last inspected: Mar 2015

Outstanding

Ashton Gate Primary School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayBS3 1SZ

Last inspected: Sept 2012

Outstanding

Ashton Vale Primary School

Primary
📍1.7 miles awayBS3 2QG

Last inspected: Oct 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School

Primary
📍1.7 miles awayBS6 6HY

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Northleaze Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.8 miles awayBS41 9NG

Last inspected: May 2022

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
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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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