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Below Average Efficiency — Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

10, Lilford Road

LN2 4TP

LINCOLN

Current

E

52

Potential

B

83

📅 Upcoming Regulation Change — Plan Ahead

The government has proposed raising the minimum EPC standard to C by 2028 for new rental tenancies and 2030 for all tenancies. This E-rated property would need to improve by two bands to comply. Acting now costs less and avoids deadline pressure.

Now

E

Current rating

Target (2028)

C

Minimum required

Achievable

B

With improvements

Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

£1,139

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£625

potential per year

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach B — saving up to £514/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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About This E-Rated Property

This detached house is located in LINCOLN, LN2 4TP. The property offers 87m² (936 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. The property has an EPC rating of E (52/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (83/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. 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 £1139, comprising £909 for heating, £175 for hot water, and £55 for lighting. The property produces 5.4 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
Current
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

E(52 points)

Achievable Rating

B(83 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 7 Dec 2013

Building Elements — Improvement Opportunities

Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.

🧱 Walls

Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)

Average

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation

Average

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Average

💡 Lighting

92.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 92% of fixed outlets

Very Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

10, Lilford Road

LN2 4TP

LINCOLN

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Property Type

House

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1976-1982

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Floor Area

87.0

5.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

5.4 tonnes/year

📊

Energy Consumption

321 kWh/m²/year

E-Rated Properties in LINCOLN

LINCOLN has a mix of older and newer housing stock. E-rated properties in this area typically pre-date modern insulation standards but are strong candidates for improvement — particularly insulation and heating system upgrades, which can lift ratings by two or more bands.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£909 /yr

Save £413/yr

🚿 Hot Water

£175 /yr

Save £101/yr

💡 Lighting

92.0% low energy

£55 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Lincoln Carlton Academy

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayLN2 4AG

Last inspected: May 2015

Outstanding

St Giles Academy

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayLN2 4LQ

Last inspected: May 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Lincoln Christ's Hospital School

Secondary
📍1.1 miles awayLN2 4PN

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Our Lady of Lincoln Catholic Primary School A Voluntary Academy

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayLN2 2HE

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Ermine Primary Academy

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayLN2 2HG
?Not yet rated

The Nettleham Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayLN2 2PE

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

The Nettleham Infant and Nursery School

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayLN2 2NT
?Not yet rated

Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayLN2 5PF

Last inspected: Nov 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
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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

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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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