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10 Jacobs Drive

S5 6EB

SHEFFIELD

Current

D

66

Potential

C

73

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced flat is located in SHEFFIELD, S5 6EB. The property offers 48m² (517 sq ft) of compact living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a 1990s-era home. With an EPC rating of D (66/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (73/100). 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 property has modern timber frame or system-built walls, which typically offer good insulation properties when properly maintained. 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 £1058, comprising £531 for heating, £393 for hot water, and £134 for lighting. The property produces 3.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 10 Jacobs Drive Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 66/100, this SHEFFIELD property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £1058 are approximately £742 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. With 48m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². At 3.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the S5 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property66
Average60
+10% better
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vs SHEFFIELD

This property66
Average61
+8% better
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vs S5

This property66
Average62
+6% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 66/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £324/year more than the SHEFFIELD average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(66 points)

Potential Rating

C(73 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 18 Mar 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

10 Jacobs Drive

S5 6EB

SHEFFIELD

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Property Type

Flat

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1991-1995

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Floor Area

48.0

3.0 total rooms

3.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

66 / 100

Potential: 73

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CO₂ Emissions

3.2 tonnes/year

66 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

392 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

18 Mar 2025

ECO assessment

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About SHEFFIELD

SHEFFIELD is situated in Sheffield, East Midlands. Properties in SHEFFIELD have an average EPC rating of D (score 61/100). Heating costs are £203 below the SHEFFIELD average, offering good value. The S5 postcode district contains over 19900 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Electric storage heaters

£531.0/yr

Save £114/yr

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Hot Water

£393.0/yr

Save £47/yr

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Lighting

0.0% low energy

£134.0/yr

Save £67/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

(another dwelling above)

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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Electric storage heaters

Average

Main Fuel

electricity (not community)

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Lighting

No low energy lighting

Very Poor
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Hinde House 2-16 Academy

All-through
📍0.2 miles awayS5 6AG

Last inspected: Sept 2021

Good

Concord Junior Academy

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayS9 1NR

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Hatfield Academy

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayS5 6HY

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Firth Park Academy

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awayS5 0SD

Last inspected: Feb 2019

Good

Wincobank Nursery and Infant Academy

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayS9 1LU

Last inspected: May 2022

Good

Limpsfield Junior School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayS9 1AN

Last inspected: Mar 2022

Good

St Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayS5 0QF

Last inspected: Apr 2019

Good

Hartley Brook Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayS5 0JF

Last inspected: Apr 2019

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
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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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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

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Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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

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