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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

1, Glendale Close

FY2 0BS

BLACKPOOL

Current

F

35

Potential

B

90

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,225

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£428

potential per year

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🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a B rating — saving up to £797 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Current Costs
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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This semi-detached house is located in BLACKPOOL, FY2 0BS. The property offers 56m² (603 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. Currently rated F (35/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (90/100). The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1225, comprising £756 for heating, £413 for hot water, and £56 for lighting. The property produces 4.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(35 points)

Achievable Rating

B(90 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 5 Aug 2014

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

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation

Good

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Good

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, mains gas

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

44.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets

Average

Property Information

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Full Address

1, Glendale Close

FY2 0BS

BLACKPOOL

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1967-1975

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Floor Area

56.0

4.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

4.9 tonnes/year

87 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

466 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in BLACKPOOL

BLACKPOOL properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (FY2) 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

Room heaters, mains gas

£756 /yr

Save £432/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£413 /yr

Save £345/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

44.0% low energy

£56 /yr

Save £20/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Kincraig Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayFY2 0HN

Last inspected: Jun 2022

Good

Montgomery Academy

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awayFY2 0AZ

Last inspected: Feb 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Moor Park Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayFY2 0LY

Last inspected: Feb 2023

Good

St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayFY2 0AJ

Last inspected: May 2022

Good

Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayFY2 0HH

Last inspected: Jul 2021

Good

Westcliff Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayFY2 9BY

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Good

Carleton St Hilda's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayFY6 7PE

Last inspected: Feb 2023

Good

Carleton Green Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayFY6 7TF

Last inspected: Apr 2018

Good

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
⬆️

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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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.

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