EPC rating E? How much are your bills in winter?

[ally56]

Hi everyone,

Myself, partner and 16 month old are moving in the next couple of months to Derbyshire. We have always lived in the south of England so it’s a big change for us! We are currently looking at houses to rent and have found a house that is perfect for us, however it has an EPC rating of E and is a stone built cottage, but has been modernised.
I was just wondering what we could expect to pay on bills in the winter months considering the EPC rating is below average? Does anyone live in a house with a similar EPC? What does it cost in heating and electricity etc?
We love the house but want to get an idea of costs!
TIA! X

No one can really tell you as it depends on the size of the house, method of heating (oil vs. gas vs. Electric). E is fairly awful and if it’s a similar size house to what you’re in now you’ll likely pay triple as a rough guide.

Whatever you pay, expect it to be chilly anyway...is there any insulation, or just stone walls? You LL be wearing fleeces and jumpers all winter, refuging in 1 warm room.
Oil can be very expensive, electricity more so.
But don't be put off. That's just country living.