Energy performance certificate (EPC)
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57, Balliol Road
DAVENTRY
NN11 4RE
26 June 2018
8208-6726-4670-0856-6026
- Total floor area
- Not recorded
Rules on letting this property
Properties can be let if they have an energy rating from A to E.
You can read guidance for landlords on the regulations and exemptions.
Breakdown of property’s energy performance
Features in this property
Features get a rating from very good to very poor, based on how energy efficient they are. Ratings are not based on how well features work or their condition.
Assumed ratings are based on the property’s age and type. They are used for features the assessor could not inspect.
Feature | Description | Rating |
---|---|---|
Wall | Cavity wall, filled cavity | Good |
Roof | Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation | Poor |
Roof | Flat, limited insulation (assumed) | Poor |
Window | Fully double glazed | Average |
Main heating | Boiler and radiators, mains gas | Average |
Main heating control | Programmer, room thermostat and TRVs | Average |
Hot water | From main system | Average |
Lighting | No low energy lighting | Very poor |
Floor | Solid, no insulation (assumed) | N/A |
Secondary heating | Room heaters, mains gas | N/A |
Primary energy use
The primary energy use for this property per year is 359 kilowatt hours per square metre (kWh/m2).
About primary energy use
Primary energy use is a measure of the energy required for lighting, heating and hot water in a property. The calculation includes:
- the efficiency of the property’s heating system
- power station efficiency for electricity
- the energy used to produce the fuel and deliver it to the property
How this affects your energy bills
An average household would need to spend £677 per year on heating, hot water and lighting in this property. These costs usually make up the majority of your energy bills.
You could save £194 per year if you complete the suggested steps for improving this property’s energy rating.
This is based on average costs in 2008 when this EPC was created. People living at the property may use different amounts of energy for heating, hot water and lighting.
Impact on the environment
This property’s environmental impact rating is E. It has the potential to be D.
Properties get a rating from A (best) to G (worst) on how much carbon dioxide (CO2) they produce each year.
Carbon emissions
- An average household produces
- 6 tonnes of CO2
- This property produces
- 4.6 tonnes of CO2
- This property’s potential production
- 3.1 tonnes of CO2
You could improve this property’s CO2 emissions by making the suggested changes. This will help to protect the environment.
These ratings are based on assumptions about average occupancy and energy use. People living at the property may use different amounts of energy.
Changes you could make
Do I need to follow these steps in order?
Yes. Each step builds on the one before it so you can save the most energy.
For example, it’s more energy efficient to insulate your home before you buy a new boiler. A well insulated home will lose less heat so you do not have to run your boiler as often.
Step 1: Increase loft insulation to 250 mm
Loft Insulation laid in the loft space or between roof rafters to a depth of at least 250 mm will significantly reduce heat loss through the roof; this will improve the levels of comfort, reduce energy use and lower fuel bills. Insulation should not be placed below any cold water storage tank, any such tank should also be insulated on its sides and top, and there should be boarding on battens over the insulation to provide safe access between the loft hatch and the cold water tank. The insulation can be installed by professional contractors but also by a capable DIY enthusiast. Loose granules may be used instead of insulation quilt; this form of loft insulation can be blown into place and can be useful where access is difficult. The loft space must have adequate ventilation to prevent dampness; seek advice about this if unsure.
- Typical installation cost
- Information unavailable
- Typical yearly saving
- £42
Step 2: Increase hot water cylinder insulation to 160 mm
Increasing the thickness of existing insulation up to 160 mm around the hot water cylinder will help to maintain the water at the required temperature; this will reduce the amount of energy used and lower fuel bills. A cylinder jacket is a layer of insulation that is fitted around the hot water cylinder. The jacket should be fitted over the top of the existing insulation and over any thermostat clamped to the cylinder. Hot water pipes from the hot water cylinder should also be insulated, using pre-formed pipe insulation of up to 50 mm thickness, or to suit the space available, for as far as they can be accessed to reduce losses in summer. All these materials can be purchased from DIY stores and installed by a competent DIY enthusiast.
- Typical installation cost
- Information unavailable
- Typical yearly saving
- £19
Step 3: Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
Replacement of traditional light bulbs with energy saving recommended ones will reduce lighting costs over the lifetime of the bulb, and they last up to 12 times longer than ordinary light bulbs. Also consider selecting low energy light fittings when redecorating; contact the Lighting Association for your nearest stockist of Domestic Energy Efficient Lighting Scheme fittings.
- Typical installation cost
- Information unavailable
- Typical yearly saving
- £24
Step 4: Replace boiler with Band A condensing boiler
A condensing boiler is capable of much higher efficiencies than other types of boiler, meaning it will burn less fuel to heat this property. This improvement is most appropriate when the existing central heating boiler needs repair or replacement, but there may be exceptional circumstances making this impractical. Condensing boilers need a drain for the condensate which limits their location; remember this when considering remodelling the room containing the existing boiler even if the latter is to be retained for the time being (for example a kitchen makeover). Building Regulations apply to this work, so your local authority building control department should be informed, unless the installer is registered with a competent persons scheme{1}, and can therefore self-certify the work for Building Regulation compliance. Ask a qualified heating engineer to explain the options.
- Typical installation cost
- Information unavailable
- Typical yearly saving
- £109
Step 5: Solar photovoltaics panels, 25% of roof area
A solar PV system is one which converts light directly into electricity via panels placed on the roof with no waste and no emissions. This electricity is used throughout the home in the same way as the electricity purchased from an energy supplier. The British Photovoltaic Association has up-to-date information on local installers who are qualified electricians and any grant that may be available. Planning restrictions may apply in certain neighbourhoods and you should check this with the local authority. Building Regulations apply to this work, so your local authority building control department should be informed, unless the installer is registered with a competent persons scheme{1}, and can therefore self-certify the work for Building Regulation compliance. Ask a suitably qualified electrician to explain the options.
- Typical installation cost
- Information unavailable
- Typical yearly saving
- £39
Help paying for energy improvements
You might be able to get a grant from the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. This will help you buy a more efficient, low carbon heating system for this property.
More ways to save energy
Who to contact about this certificate
Contacting the assessor
If you’re unhappy about your property’s energy assessment or certificate, you can complain to the assessor who created it.
- Assessor’s name
- Russell Francis
- Telephone
- 01604 882522
- info@homesurvuk.com
Contacting the accreditation scheme
If you’re still unhappy after contacting the assessor, you should contact the assessor’s accreditation scheme.
- Accreditation scheme
- RICS
- Assessor’s ID
- RICS100039
- Telephone
- 020 3829 0748
About this assessment
- Assessor’s declaration
- None
- Date of assessment
- 26 June 2008
- Date of certificate
- 27 June 2008
- Type of assessment
-
Show information about the RdSAP
RdSAP (Reduced data Standard Assessment Procedure) is a method used to assess and compare the energy and environmental performance of properties in the UK. It uses a site visit and survey of the property to calculate energy performance.
This type of assessment can be carried out on properties built before 1 April 2008 in England and Wales, and 30 September 2008 in Northern Ireland. It can also be used for newer properties, as long as they have a previous SAP assessment, which uses detailed information about the property’s construction to calculate energy performance.
Other certificates for this property
If you are aware of previous certificates for this property and they are not listed here, please contact us at dluhc.digital-services@levellingup.gov.uk or call our helpdesk on 020 3829 0748 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm).
- Certificate number
- 0040-2887-6647-9728-6665
- Valid until
- 22 April 2028