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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

1 Stuart Road, Melling

L31 1BR

LIVERPOOL

Current

G

5

Potential

C

77

This G-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£5,243

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,247

potential per year

This property costs approximately £3,443 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £3,996 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

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How to Improve This G-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a C rating — saving up to £3,996 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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GA
39,000
Property Value Boost
Investment
£28,000
Payback
~3 yrs
Current Costs
£5,243/yr
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New A-Rated Boiler

Your heating is rated Very Poor. Compare local boiler installers.

Save £3845/yrPayback: ~1 years+5 EPC points
£3,500
Cost
2
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

Save £3996/yrPayback: ~1 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
3
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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
4
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Cavity Wall Insulation

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

Save £250/yrPayback: ~8 years+4 EPC points
£2,000
Cost
5
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Solar Panels + Battery

Your house is ideal for solar. OVO: UK's #1 green energy supplier.

Save £1000/yrPayback: ~11 years+7 EPC points
£11,000
Cost
6
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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 semi-detached house is located in LIVERPOOL, L31 1BR. The property offers 107m² (1152 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. Currently rated G (5/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (77/100). The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. 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 £5243, comprising £4877 for heating, £153 for hot water, and £213 for lighting. The property produces 11.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

G(5 points)

Achievable Rating

C(77 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 4 Oct 2024

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, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🪟 Windows

Partial double glazing

Poor

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Portable electric heaters assumed for most rooms

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Average

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy — No low energy lighting

Very Poor

Property Information

📍

Full Address

1 Stuart Road

Melling

L31 1BR

LIVERPOOL

🏠

Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

107.0

6.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

11.6 tonnes/year

108 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

634 kWh/m²/year

G-Rated Properties in LIVERPOOL

LIVERPOOL properties with G ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (L31) 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

Portable electric heaters assumed for most rooms

£4877 /yr

Save £3845/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£153 /yr

Save £45/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy

£213 /yr

Save £106/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Melling Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayL31 1DA

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Westvale Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayL32 0RQ

Last inspected: May 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayL32 0TP

Last inspected: Oct 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Millbrook Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayL32 0TG

Last inspected: Dec 2019

Good

Kirkby CofE Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayL32 1TZ

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayL10 6NJ

Last inspected: Feb 2014

Outstanding

Ravenscroft Community Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayL33 1XT

Last inspected: Sept 2019

Good

All Saints Catholic High School

Secondary
📍1.2 miles awayL33 8XF

Last inspected: Nov 2021

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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