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46, Poplar Close, Garsington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX44 9BP
Date of EPC: 14th October 2011 EXPIRED
Semi-Detached House
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Total floor area
76m2
76m2
Energy Efficiency Performance
| Feature | Description | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Walls | Cavity wall, filled cavity | Good |
| Roof | Pitched, 75mm loft insulation | Average |
| Windows | Fully double glazed | Good |
| Main Heating | Boiler and radiators, mains gas | Good |
| Main Heating Control | Programmer, room thermostat and TRVs | Good |
| Hot Water | From main system | Good |
| Lighting | Low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets | Very Good |
| Floor | Solid, no insulation (assumed) | N/A |
| Secondary Heating | None | N/A |
EPC Energy Ratings
| Score | Energy Rating | Current | Potential |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92+ | |||
| 81-91 | |||
| 69-80 | 71 | C |
72 | C |
|
| 55-68 | |||
| 39-54 | |||
| 21-38 | |||
| 1-20 |
Recommendations
| Improvement | Indicative Cost (Oct 2011) | Inflation Adjusted Cost† |
|---|---|---|
| £100 – £300 | £135 – £406 | |
| £4,000 – £6,000 | £5,414 – £8,122 | |
| £11,000 – £20,000 | £14,890 – £27,072 |
†figures are adjusted for inflation using Bank of England calculation
Potential Yearly Savings with Upgrades
Heating
| Oct '11* | Now† | Saving | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cost | £422 | £571 | £24 (6%) |
| Potential Cost | £398 | £539 |
*based on average energy costs when the EPC was created (14th October 2011)
†figures are adjusted for inflation using Bank of England calculation
†figures are adjusted for inflation using Bank of England calculation
Home Electrical Improvements
Appliances
| Least Efficient | Most Efficient | Yearly Saving* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Running Costs | £441 | £154 | £287 (65%) |
| Least Efficient | Most Efficient | Yearly Saving* | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washing Machines | AEG L7FE7261BI | Hoover HW 414AMBCB/1-80 | £43 62% | View |
| Tumble Dryers | Montpellier MTD30P | Samsung DV16T8520BV | £98 77% | View |
| Dishwashers | Candy CF 6F52LNB-80 | Fisher & Paykel DD60DTX6HI1 | £47 55% | View |
| American Style Fridge Freezers | Hisense RQ5X560SFLES | Samsung RB53DG706AS9 | £51 60% | View |
| Single Ovens | Hoover HOAZ7801IN | AEG BSE782380M | £18 44% | View |
| Cooker Hoods | Rangemaster RMHDT90SS/ | Russell Hobbs RHICH904DB | £31 88% | View |
Technology
| Least Efficient | Most Efficient | Yearly Saving* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Running Costs | £147 | £39 | £108 (74%) |
*saving is the yearly difference between the running costs of the most and least energy efficient models of a typical range of products found in the home
Electric vs Petrol Vehicle
Vehicle Running Costs
| Petrol | Electric | Yearly Saving* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | £1,778 | £927 | £851 48% |
| Hatchback | £1,268 | £816 | £452 36% |
| SUV | £1,456 | £927 | £529 36% |
| Estate | £1,494 | £1,133 | £361 24% |
*saving is the yearly difference in running costs between an electric and a petrol version of a comparable vehicle over 12,000 miles
Primary Energy Use
| Current Cost | 13604 kWh per annum* |
|---|---|
| Potential Cost | 12844 kWh per annum† |
| Decrease | 6% decrease |
*based on the primary energy use per square metre (kWh/m2).
†includes energy generated by carrying out the recommendations above
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
