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Below Average Efficiency — Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

Warden Flat, Goldney House

BS8 1BH

Bristol

Current

E

44

Potential

D

61

📅 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

D

With improvements

⚖️ Landlord Compliance — Current & Future Requirements

This E-rated rental property currently meets the minimum standard (E or above). However, with the proposed upgrade to C by 2028, landlords will need to invest in improvements. Planning now — rather than at the last minute — allows you to take advantage of grants and spread costs.

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Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

£4,332

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£3,005

potential per year

This property costs approximately £2,532 more per year than the UK average. Improvements could save up to £1,327 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 D — saving up to £1,327/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Journey to A
EA
26,000
Property Value Boost
Investment
£13,500
Payback
~7 yrs
Current Costs
£4,332/yr
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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated Very Poor. Quickest payback of any upgrade — top up to 270mm.

Save £200/yrPayback: ~5 years+3 EPC points
£1,000
Cost
2
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Cavity Wall Insulation

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

Save £250/yrPayback: ~8 years+4 EPC points
£2,000
Cost
3
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

Save £1327/yrPayback: ~3 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
4
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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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About This E-Rated Property

This semi-detached maisonette is located in Bristol, BS8 1BH. The property offers 198m² (2131 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. The property has an EPC rating of E (44/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a D rating (61/100). 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. Single glazing is a significant source of heat loss, accounting for up to 25% of a home's heat escaping through windows. Upgrading to double glazing typically costs £400-£600 per window but improves thermal comfort and can reduce noise by up to 30dB. Estimated annual energy costs are £4332, comprising £3803 for heating, £329 for hot water, and £200 for lighting. The property produces 12.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home. For landlords: This property currently meets the minimum E rating requirement under MEES regulations. However, the government has proposed increasing the minimum to C by 2028 for new tenancies and 2030 for existing tenancies, so consider planning upgrades now.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

E(44 points)

Achievable Rating

D(61 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 6 Feb 2024

Building Elements — Improvement Opportunities

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

🧱 Walls

Sandstone or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🪟 Windows

Single glazed

Very Poor

📦 Floor

(another dwelling below)

🔥 Heating

Community scheme

Good

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Good

💡 Lighting

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

Very Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

Warden Flat

Goldney House

BS8 1BH

Bristol

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Property Type

Maisonette

Semi-Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

📐

Floor Area

198.0

7.0 total rooms

🌍

CO₂ Emissions

12.0 tonnes/year

📊

Energy Consumption

351 kWh/m²/year

E-Rated Properties in Bristol

Bristol 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

Community scheme

£3803 /yr

Save £1332/yr

🚿 Hot Water

£329 /yr

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy

£200 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Christ Church Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayBS8 3AW

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Hotwells Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayBS8 4ND

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Good

Cathedral Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayBS1 5TS

Last inspected: Oct 2018

Good

Bristol Cathedral Choir School

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awayBS1 5TS

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Ashton Gate Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayBS3 1SZ

Last inspected: Sept 2012

Outstanding

Willow Park CofE Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayBS2 8BE
?Not yet rated

Southville Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayBS3 1EB

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayBS6 6HY

Last inspected: Mar 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

📻Basic Broadband

Average download speed: 8 Mbps

⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:10 Mbps
Average:8 Mbps
Maximum:67 Mbps
⬆️

Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:1 Mbps
Maximum:50 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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