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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

1, Tunnel End, Dutton

WA4 4LA

WARRINGTON

Current

F

35

Potential

B

82

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£2,283

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,306

potential per year

This property costs approximately £483 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £977 annually.

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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Free

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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 £977 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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FA
32,500
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£30,000
Payback
~9 yrs
Current Costs
£2,283/yr
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New A-Rated Boiler

Your heating is rated Poor. Compare local boiler installers.

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£3,500
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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
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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached house is located in WARRINGTON, WA4 4LA. The property offers 150m² (1615 sq ft) of spacious living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. 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 (82/100). The oil-fired central heating has poor efficiency. Oil boilers are more expensive to run than gas and have higher carbon emissions. Consider switching to a heat pump (eligible for £7,500 BUS grant) for significant long-term savings. 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 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 £2283, comprising £1910 for heating, £217 for hot water, and £156 for lighting. The property produces 7.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home. The property last sold in February 2022 for £605,000.

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(82 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 10 Jun 2016

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, 250 mm loft insulation

Good

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Good

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, LPG

Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Poor

💡 Lighting

5.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 5% of fixed outlets

Very Poor

Property Information

📍

Full Address

1, Tunnel End

Dutton

WA4 4LA

WARRINGTON

🏠

Property Type

House

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

📐

Floor Area

150.0

6.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

7.2 tonnes/year

48 kg/m²

📊

Energy Consumption

221 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in WARRINGTON

WARRINGTON properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (WA4) 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, LPG

£1910 /yr

Save £826/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£217 /yr

Save £75/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

5.0% low energy

£156 /yr

Save £76/yr with improvements

💷 Sales History

Note: EPC improvements typically add 3–5% per band to property value. Moving from F to B could add significant value.

£605,000

D

Feb 2022

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Aston by Sutton Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayWA7 3DB

Last inspected: Jun 2022

Good

Gorsewood Primary School

Primary
📍1.6 miles awayWA7 6ES

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

St Martin's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍1.6 miles awayWA7 6HZ

Last inspected: Jul 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Murdishaw West Community Primary School

Primary
📍1.6 miles awayWA7 6EP

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy

Secondary
📍1.6 miles awayWA7 6EP

Last inspected: May 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Brookvale Primary School

Primary
📍1.9 miles awayWA7 6BZ

Last inspected: Jan 2013

Outstanding

Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍2.3 miles awayWA7 2TP

Last inspected: Jan 2022

Good

St Berteline's CofE Primary School

Primary
📍2.3 miles awayWA7 6QN

Last inspected: Feb 2020

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

Superfast Broadband

Average download speed: 165 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:165 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:25 Mbps
Maximum:50 Mbps

Available Providers

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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

Very Low Crime2 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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Drugs

1 incidents (50%)

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violent crime

1 incidents (50%)

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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