What is the EPC rating for 42A Switchback Road?

The current EPC rating for 42A Switchback Road, Bearsden, G61 1AE is D with an energy efficiency score of 62. The potential rating is B. (Source: EPC Register, Vepler)

When was 42A Switchback Road built?

42A Switchback Road, Bearsden, G61 1AE was built in the 1950 period. (Source: Vepler)

Where is 42A Switchback Road located?

42A Switchback Road, Bearsden, G61 1AE is located in Dunbartonshire, Bearsden. (Source: Vepler)

What is the floor area of 42A Switchback Road?

42A Switchback Road, Bearsden, G61 1AE has a total floor area of 195 square metres (2,099 sq ft). (Source: EPC Register, Vepler)

42A Switchback Road, Bearsden, G61 1AE

This is not a sales listing. Propbar data is compiled for informational purposes.

Current rating

D· 62/100

Average

Potential rating

B· 81/100

After improvements

Annual cost

£5,520

Heating, hot water, lighting

Potential saving

£2,061/yr

3 recommended improvements

Rating chart

Could reach B

Rated D today — the recommended improvements could lift it to B (62 to 81 out of 100).

Energy Rating

Current

Potential

Very energy efficient - lower running costs

Not energy efficient - higher running costs

Compliance

Meets letting minimum

Meets the EPC E minimum to let on most tenancies.

Letting status
Meets the EPC E minimum needed to let on most tenancies.
Meets minimum
Green mortgage
Lower ratings are less likely to qualify for green mortgage deals.
Unlikely

Running costs

Save £2,061/yr

Annual energy cost is around £5,520. Improvements could cut roughly £2,061 a year.

£5,520/year

£3,459/year

£2,061 less a year after 3 improvements

Heating

£4,773/year

Hot Water

£387/year

No further savings identified

Lighting

£360/year

No further savings identified

Solid bar shows the cost after improvements; the faded end is the potential saving.

Shows today's estimated yearly cost of heating, hot water and lighting, and how much you could save each year by following the recommended improvements.

Total Cost

£5,520/year

Current cost

£3,459/year

£2,061 less

Potential cost after 3 improvements

Heating

£4,773/year

Current cost

£2,709/year

£2,064 less

After improvements

You could save up to £2,064 a year with 2 improvements

Hot Water

£387/year

Current cost

£390/year

After improvements

Lighting

£360/year

Current cost

£360/year

After improvements

Walls, windows & heating

3 recommendations

How the assessor rated each part of the building, from walls and windows to the heating system.

Building Fabric

Component

Description

Rating

WallsAverage

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Average

RoofGood

Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation | Roof room(s), no insulation (assumed)

Good

FloorN/A

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

N/A

WindowsAverage

Description: Mostly double glazing

Average

Heating Systems

Component

Description

Rating

Main heatingGood

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Heating controlsGood

Programmer, room thermostat and TRVs

Good

Hot waterGood

From main system

Good

LightingVery Good

Low energy lighting in 82% of fixed outlets

Very Good

Environmental impact

Could reach C

Environmental score sits at 52/100 with substantial room to 76/100 after improvements.

Energy Rating

Current

Potential

Low environmental impact - lower CO2 emissions

High environmental impact - higher CO2 emissions

CO₂ emissions

How much carbon dioxide the home produces each year.

9.3t/yr

4.6t/yr

after improvements

For comparison, the average UK home produces about 6 tonnes a year.

Energy use

How much energy the home uses each year.

270kWh/yr

135kWh/yr

after improvements

Source: Energy Performance of Buildings Register · Certificate 23 May 2019. Check on GOV.UK Guidance only, not legal or financial advice. Letting rules have exemptions and apply to privately rented homes — check GOV.UK and the PRS Exemptions Register before relying on this.

Property Information

Bungalow

1950–1964 Estimated

A bungalow at 42A Switchback Road in Bearsden (G61 1AE). It offers around 195 m² of floor space. The property holds an EPC rating of D and dates from 1950–1964. Nearby shops include M&S Canniesburn BP, Sainsburys Bearsden, Clydebank Co-operative Co and Co-op Bearsden, the closest about 522 m away. The nearest stations are Westerton Railway Station, Bearsden Railway Station and Hillfoot Railway Station, around 592 m away.

Sale Analysis

Last Asking Price

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Not currently listed

Propbar's Valuation Beta

£XXX

Range £XXX – £XXX

Price position

Much lower. The asking price is much lower than similar homes nearby. Could be a real bargain, but worth checking why it is priced this low.
A bit lower. The asking price is a bit lower than similar homes nearby. Looks like fair value or a small discount.
About right. The asking price is in line with similar homes nearby. About what you would expect for this property.
A bit higher. The asking price is a bit higher than similar homes nearby. May have extra features, recent upgrades, or be priced ambitiously.
Much higher. The asking price is much higher than similar homes nearby. Likely to sit on the market longer or see price drops.

Price per sq ft

£XXX

Based on 2,099 ft²

Last Sold

—

No record

Market Timeline

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Not currently listed

Times Listed

—

No history

Rental Analysis

Last Asking Rent

—

Not currently listed

Propbar's Valuation Beta

£XXX pcm

Range £XXX – £XXX pcm

Rent position

Much lower. The asking rent is much lower than similar properties nearby. Could be a real bargain, but worth checking why it is priced this low.
A bit lower. The asking rent is a bit lower than similar properties nearby. Looks like fair value or a small discount.
About right. The asking rent is in line with similar properties nearby. About what you would expect for this property.
A bit higher. The asking rent is a bit higher than similar properties nearby. May have extra features, recent upgrades, or be priced ambitiously.
Much higher. The asking rent is much higher than similar properties nearby. Likely to sit on the market longer or see price drops.

Gross Yield

X.X%

Annual return rate

Last Let

—

No record

Days on Market

—

Not currently listed

Times Listed

—

No history

Property report

1 of 12sections reviewed

Building

Built 1950–1964.

Detached House

Tenure & Ownership

We don't hold an HM Land Registry title on record for this address. This is common for leasehold flats, new builds and unregistered land.

Not on HMLR record

Market History

No market history recorded for this property.

Area Analytics

Sold prices, sales volumes and market pace for G61 over the last 24 months.

Planning Status

Nothing on record for this property. See what's being applied for and built around it.

None on record

Flood Risk

Outside the modelled flood-risk coverage (Scotland and Wales publish their own assessments).

Outside coverage

Energy Performance Certificate

What band D means for your bills, rental rules and upgrade headroom.

EPC D

Crime & Safety

Crime data is only available for England and Wales, not Scotland.

Not supported

Air Quality & Health

Pollutant levels, the official index and health context for this address.

Area Prosperity

Prosperity data is not available for this property.

No data

Schools & Catchment

No school data is available for this property.

No data

Local Access

2 essentials within 15 min walk · 16 transport links nearby

Limited

Propbar Assessment

Planning Constraints 1

Flood Risk
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Listed Building
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Ramsar Site
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Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
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Protected Woodland
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Protected Nature Reserve
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Built-up Area
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Noise

Road Noise
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Rail Noise
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Safety 1

Potential Lead Plumbing
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Crime Risk
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Broadband

Mobile Coverage
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Fixed Broadband
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Energy & Compliance

MEES Compliance
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Green Mortgage Benefits
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