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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

Windrush Lodge, Back Lane

EN9 2DD

WALTHAM ABBEY

Current

G

20

Potential

C

77

This G-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£4,893

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,397

potential per year

This property costs approximately £3,093 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £3,496 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 C rating — saving up to £3,496 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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GA
39,000
Property Value Boost
Investment
£27,500
Payback
~5 yrs
Current Costs
£4,893/yr
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

Save £3496/yrPayback: ~1 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
2
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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
3
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Save £1000/yrPayback: ~11 years+7 EPC points
£11,000
Cost
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External Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Very Poor. External insulation can dramatically cut heat loss.

Save £400/yrPayback: ~30 years+8 EPC points
£12,000
Cost

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Why Does This Property Have a G Rating?

This detached house is located in WALTHAM ABBEY, EN9 2DD. The property offers 215m² (2314 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 10 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated G (20/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (77/100). 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 solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs £8,000-£14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. 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. Estimated annual energy costs are £4893, comprising £4229 for heating, £531 for hot water, and £133 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
Potential
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20
Current

Current Rating

G(20 points)

Achievable Rating

C(77 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 6 Jun 2014

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

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, no insulation

Very Poor

🪟 Windows

Partial secondary glazing

Average

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, oil

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Poor

💡 Lighting

45.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 45% of fixed outlets

Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

Windrush Lodge

Back Lane

EN9 2DD

WALTHAM ABBEY

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Property Type

House

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

215.0

10.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

24.0 tonnes/year

112 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

430 kWh/m²/year

G-Rated Properties in WALTHAM ABBEY

WALTHAM ABBEY properties with G ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (EN9) 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

£4229 /yr

Save £3039/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£531 /yr

Save £410/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

45.0% low energy

£133 /yr

Save £47/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Water Lane Primary Academy

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayCM19 5RD

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Nazeing Primary School

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayEN9 2HS

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

Epping Upland CofE Primary School

Primary
📍1.6 miles awayCM16 6QJ

Last inspected: Jun 2022

Good

Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery

Primary
📍1.7 miles awayCM19 5NJ

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

Milwards Primary School and Nursery

Primary
📍1.7 miles awayCM19 4QX

Last inspected: Sept 2021

⚠️Requires improvement

Kingsmoor Academy

Primary
📍1.9 miles awayCM18 7PS

Last inspected: Feb 2020

Good

Jerounds Primary Academy

Primary
📍2 miles awayCM19 4PH

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

Roydon Primary Academy

Primary
📍2.1 miles awayCM19 5HN

Last inspected: Feb 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

🚀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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Area Safety

Very Low Crime8 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences very low crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

3 incidents (38%)

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Anti-social behaviour

1 incidents (13%)

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Burglary

1 incidents (13%)

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Criminal damage

1 incidents (13%)

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Theft

1 incidents (13%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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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.

Data Sources: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Police.uk crime statistics.

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