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Energy Performance Certificate

1, Challis Grove

BD5 7HT

BRADFORD

Current

F

21

Potential

C

80

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,653

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£626

potential per year

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a C rating — saving up to £1,027 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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FA
32,500
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Investment
£17,500
Payback
~7 yrs
Current Costs
£1,653/yr
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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated Very Poor. Cheapest upgrade with fastest payback — top up to 270mm.

Save £200/yrPayback: ~5 years+3 EPC points
£1,000
Cost
2
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Cavity Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Very Poor. Cavity fill is quick and cost-effective.

Save £250/yrPayback: ~8 years+4 EPC points
£2,000
Cost
3
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Air Source Heat Pump

Ultra-efficient heating with £7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

Save £1027/yrPayback: ~3 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This semi-detached house is located in BRADFORD, BD5 7HT. The property offers 62m² (667 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. Currently rated F (21/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (80/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The pitched roof lacks adequate insulation. Topping up loft insulation to 270mm (the recommended depth) typically costs £300-£500 and could save £150-£250 annually, with the investment often paying for itself within 2-3 years. Double glazing is installed, though the efficiency rating suggests older units. Modern low-E double glazing can be up to 40% more efficient than units installed before 2002. Estimated annual energy costs are £1653, comprising £797 for heating, £803 for hot water, and £53 for lighting. The property produces 6.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

📊 Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
C69-80
Potential
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
Current
G1-20

Current Rating

F(21 points)

Achievable Rating

C(80 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 3 Dec 2013

What's Causing the Poor Energy Rating?

The EPC assessor rated each element of this property. Poor and average ratings are the biggest opportunities for improvement.

🧱 Walls

Sandstone, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, limited insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

62.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 62% of fixed outlets

Good

Property Information

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Full Address

1, Challis Grove

BD5 7HT

BRADFORD

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1967-1975

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Floor Area

62.0

5.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

6.9 tonnes/year

111 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

599 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in BRADFORD

BRADFORD properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (BD5) that have undergone improvement works have seen significant increases in EPC ratings and corresponding reductions in energy bills.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£797 /yr

Save £366/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£803 /yr

Save £646/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

62.0% low energy

£53 /yr

Save £15/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Stephen's CofE Primary School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayBD5 7HU

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Bowling Park Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayBD5 8BT
?Not yet rated

Dixons City Academy

Secondary
📍0.2 miles awayBD5 7RR

Last inspected: Nov 2018

Outstanding

Newby Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayBD5 7DQ

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Good

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayBD5 0RB

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Bankfoot Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayBD5 9NR

Last inspected: Jun 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

St Matthew's CofE Primary School and Nursery

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayBD5 8FG

Last inspected: Jun 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Bronte Girls' Academy

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awayBD4 7EB
?Not yet rated

About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.

Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.

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Broadband & Connectivity

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.

Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.

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Area Safety

Higher Crime689 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

309 incidents (45%)

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Public order

67 incidents (10%)

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Anti-social behaviour

57 incidents (8%)

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Criminal damage

54 incidents (8%)

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Theft

54 incidents (8%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented.

Data Sources: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Police.uk crime statistics.

Public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.