Virginstow

Devon

- Devon
EX215DZ

Location Details

Address:Virginstow
Coordinates:-4.29781 : 50.71087
Grid reference:SX378926
Elevation:144m (9333rd in the UK)
Local council:Torridge District
Crime rate:Low (0)

Solar Information

Located in the south, Virginstow receives some of the highest solar irradiation in the country. Typically, the further south you go, the better the generation—making this an ideal location to invest in panels.

Sunrise:
Sunset:
Sun angle:
Solar panel tilt (summer):22.1°
Solar panel tilt (winter):74.6°

How good are solar panels in Virginstow

Site Potential:
Assumed System:14 Panels (5.7kW) + 10kWh Battery
Estimated Generation:5,637 kWh / year
Bill Savings (3,825 kWh used):£1,033 / year
Grid Export (1,812 kWh sold):£272 / year
Total Annual Benefit:£1,305 / year
Estimated Payback:6.1 Years

*Financial estimates are for illustrative purposes. Assumes a fully installed system cost of £7,995, a modern household usage of 4,500 kWh/year, an average import tariff of 27p/kWh, and a Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) rate of 15p/kWh.

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Crime Statistics

Address:Virginstow
Lat:50.71087
Lng:-4.29781
Police:
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Recent crimes:
Total crimes:0

Nearby Schools

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School nameDistance (miles)
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St Joseph's School Calc_Distance 50.71087 - 50.6425 - -4.29781 - -4.365795.6
Pupil age range4 - 16
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils221
Boys / Girls(113/108)
Websitehttps://www.stjosephscornwall.co.uk
Primary
St Giles-on-the-Heath Community School Calc_Distance 50.71087 - 50.6895 - -4.29781 - -4.320171.8
Pupil age range4 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils100
Boys / Girls(54/46)
Websitewww.stgilesheathprimary.co.uk/
Clawton Primary School Calc_Distance 50.71087 - 50.7598 - -4.29781 - -4.332083.7
Pupil age range2 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils116
Boys / Girls(57/59)
Websitewww.clawton-sch.org
Lifton Community Primary School Calc_Distance 50.71087 - 50.6446 - -4.29781 - -4.277924.7
Pupil age range2 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils136
Boys / Girls(66/70)
Websitewww.liftonschool.uk
St Stephens Community Academy Calc_Distance 50.71087 - 50.6459 - -4.29781 - -4.368715.5
Pupil age range2 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils227
Boys / Girls(103/124)
Websitehttp://www.ststephenscornwall.co.uk
Windmill Hill Academy Calc_Distance 50.71087 - 50.6339 - -4.29781 - -4.358496.0
Pupil age range4 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils194
Boys / Girls(93/101)
Websitehttp://www.windmillhillacademy.org
Werrington Community Primary School Calc_Distance 50.71087 - 50.6683 - -4.29781 - -4.376524.5
Pupil age range2 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils79
Boys / Girls(43/36)
Website
Ashwater Primary School Calc_Distance 50.71087 - 50.7416 - -4.29781 - -4.281052.2
Pupil age range4 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils25
Boys / Girls(18/7)
Websitewww.thecareyfederation.co.uk

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Virginstow is a hamlet in Devon, situated at an elevation of 144m. The area falls under Torridge District.

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