6 Briar Way, Blackbird Leys

1960s 2-bed mid-terrace all-electric house:

• Low-cost improvements: raised level of loft floor to accommodate extra insulation;
• Big insulation works: Cavity wall insulation on ground floor, internal wall insulation on first floor and 250mm loft insulation;
• Glazing: double glazing throughout;
• Lighting systems and electrical appliances: LED and low energy bulbs, induction hob for cooking;
• Renewables: 16 PV panels on roof and 7kW air source heat pump with new radiators;
• Lifestyle changes: car free since 2016, train for long distance trips. Most vegetables grown on nearby allotment.