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Walnut Cottage, High Street

OX7 6HL

CHIPPING NORTON

Current

B

83

Potential

B

86

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in CHIPPING NORTON, OX7 6HL. The property offers 193m² (2077 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. With an EPC rating of B (83/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. This property benefits from a air 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. 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 £2981, comprising £2305 for heating, £533 for hot water, and £143 for lighting. The property produces 0.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.

How Does Walnut Cottage Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 83/100, this CHIPPING NORTON property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Energy costs of £2981 annually are £1181 above the UK average. Improvements could reduce bills significantly. At 193m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). CO2 emissions of 0.9 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 OX7 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property83
Average60
+38% better
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vs CHIPPING NORTON

This property83
Average59
+41% better
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vs OX7

This property83
Average57
+46% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 83/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £1930/year more than the CHIPPING NORTON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

B(83 points)

Potential Rating

B(86 points)

Based on assessment dated 29 Jul 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

Walnut Cottage

High Street

Fifield

OX7 6HL

CHIPPING NORTON

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

193.0

7.0 total rooms

7.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

83 / 100

Potential: 86

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CO₂ Emissions

0.9 tonnes/year

5 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

60 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

29 Jul 2025

Non-grant scheme (e.g. MEES)

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About CHIPPING NORTON

CHIPPING NORTON is situated in Oxfordshire, South East. Properties in CHIPPING NORTON have an average EPC rating of D (score 59/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £1254 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The OX7 postcode district contains over 9000 registered properties. Like many CHIPPING NORTON properties, this home features period architecture with character typical of Victorian-era construction.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Air source heat pump, radiators, electric

£2305.0/yr

Save £232/yr

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Hot Water

£533.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£143.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Sandstone, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor
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Roof

Flat, insulated

Very Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Very Poor
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Air source heat pump, radiators, electric

Good

Main Fuel

electricity (not community)

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Lighting

Excellent lighting efficiency

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Wychwood Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍2.1 miles awayOX7 6BD

Last inspected: May 2019

Good

Bledington Primary School

Primary
📍2.4 miles awayOX7 6US

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

The Rissington School

Primary
📍2.6 miles awayGL54 2PL

Last inspected: Nov 2011

Outstanding

Kingham Primary School

Primary
📍3.7 miles awayOX7 6YD

Last inspected: Sept 2010

Outstanding

Burford Primary School

Primary
📍4.1 miles awayOX18 4SG

Last inspected: Sept 2018

Good

Burford School

Secondary
📍4.5 miles awayOX18 4PL

Last inspected: Oct 2023

Good

The Cotswold Academy

Secondary
📍4.7 miles awayGL54 2BD

Last inspected: Mar 2015

Outstanding

Bourton-on-the-Water Primary School

Primary
📍4.7 miles awayGL54 2AW

Last inspected: Oct 2021

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
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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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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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