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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

1 Someries Cottages, Someries

LU2 9PL

Luton

Current

G

19

Potential

B

82

This G-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£4,193

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,902

potential per year

This property costs approximately £2,393 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £2,291 annually.

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

Off the cost of an air source heat pump. Available now — limited places.

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🏠 ECO4 Scheme

Free

Free insulation & heating upgrades for eligible households on benefits or low income.

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How to Improve This G-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a B rating — saving up to £2,291 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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GA
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Investment
£34,500
Payback
~9 yrs
Current Costs
£4,193/yr
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

Save £2291/yrPayback: ~2 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
2
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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
3
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Solar Panels + Battery

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Save £1000/yrPayback: ~11 years+7 EPC points
£11,000
Cost
4
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External Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Very Poor. External insulation can dramatically cut heat loss.

Save £400/yrPayback: ~30 years+8 EPC points
£12,000
Cost
5
🪟

Double Glazing

Your windows are rated Poor. Modern A-rated double glazing reduces drafts and heat loss.

Save £150/yrPayback: ~47 years+2 EPC points
£7,000
Cost

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Why Does This Property Have a G Rating?

This terraced house is located in Luton, LU2 9PL. The property offers 148m² (1593 sq ft) of spacious living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. Currently rated G (19/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (82/100). The property uses electric storage heaters, which charge overnight on cheaper electricity tariffs. While having low installation costs, running costs are typically higher than gas central heating. A heat pump could reduce electricity use by 60-70%. The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs £8,000-£14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. 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. Estimated annual energy costs are £4193, comprising £3710 for heating, £305 for hot water, and £178 for lighting. The property produces 23.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

G(19 points)

Achievable Rating

B(82 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 28 May 2021

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

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🪟 Windows

Some secondary glazing

Poor

📦 Floor

To unheated space, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Electric storage heaters

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Poor

💡 Lighting

33.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets

Average

Property Information

📍

Full Address

1 Someries Cottages

Someries

LU2 9PL

Luton

🏠

Property Type

House

End-Terrace

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

📐

Floor Area

148.0

6.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

23.0 tonnes/year

155 kg/m²

📊

Energy Consumption

879 kWh/m²/year

G-Rated Properties in Luton

Luton properties with G ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (LU2) 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

Electric storage heaters

£3710 /yr

Save £2049/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£305 /yr

Save £172/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

33.0% low energy

£178 /yr

Save £70/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Chiltern Academy

Secondary
📍1.1 miles awayLU1 3GF

Last inspected: Feb 2023

Good

The Linden Academy

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayLU1 3HJ

Last inspected: Dec 2021

⚠️Requires improvement

Crawley Green Infant School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayLU2 0RW

Last inspected: Jun 2013

Outstanding

Wenlock CofE Academy

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayLU2 0RW
?Not yet rated

Surrey Street Primary School

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayLU1 3NJ

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

Wigmore Primary

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayLU2 9TB

Last inspected: May 2018

Good

Queen Elizabeth School

Secondary
📍1.6 miles awayLU2 9AG

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Tennyson Road Primary School

Primary
📍1.8 miles awayLU1 3RS
?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

📻Basic Broadband

Average download speed: 1 Mbps

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Download Speed

Minimum:10 Mbps
Average:1 Mbps
Maximum:67 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:0 Mbps
Maximum:50 Mbps

Available Providers

BTSkyTalkTalkPlusnet

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

Low Crime43 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has low crime compared to national averages

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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Shoplifting

18 incidents (42%)

👜

Theft

7 incidents (16%)

📊

violent crime

4 incidents (9%)

🔊

Anti-social behaviour

3 incidents (7%)

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Vehicle crime

3 incidents (7%)

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

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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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