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Below Average Efficiency — Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

104 Mountbatten Avenue

WF2 6HH

WAKEFIELD

Current

E

40

Potential

C

75

📅 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

C

With improvements

Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

£2,368

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£760

potential per year

This property costs approximately £568 more per year than the UK average. Improvements could save up to £1,608 annually.

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach C — saving up to £1,608/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 WAKEFIELD, WF2 6HH. The property offers 129m² (1389 sq ft) of spacious living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. The property has an EPC rating of E (40/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (75/100). The loft insulation is rated very good, meeting or exceeding the recommended 270mm depth for optimal thermal performance. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £2368, comprising £1977 for heating, £282 for hot water, and £109 for lighting. The property produces 5.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. The property last sold in December 2022 for £345,000.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

E(40 points)

Achievable Rating

C(75 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 21 Apr 2022

Building Elements — Improvement Opportunities

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

🧱 Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Good

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation

Very Good

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Good

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, electric

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

83.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets

Very Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

104 Mountbatten Avenue

WF2 6HH

WAKEFIELD

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1976-1982

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Floor Area

129.0

5.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

5.0 tonnes/year

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Energy Consumption

229 kWh/m²/year

E-Rated Properties in WAKEFIELD

WAKEFIELD 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

Room heaters, electric

£1977 /yr

Save £1396/yr

🚿 Hot Water

£282 /yr

Save £212/yr

💡 Lighting

83.0% low energy

£109 /yr

💷 Sales History

Improving from E to C typically adds 3–5% per band to property value.

£345,000

D

Dec 2022

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayWF2 6AS

Last inspected: Oct 2019

Good

St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awayWF2 6EQ

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Walton Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayWF2 6LD

Last inspected: May 2022

Good

Kettlethorpe High School

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awayWF2 7EL

Last inspected: Jun 2022

Good

Sandal Magna Community Academy

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayWF1 5NF

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Hendal Primary School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayWF2 7QW

Last inspected: Mar 2020

Good

Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayWF2 7RU

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy

Primary
📍1.8 miles awayWF4 3HY

Last inspected: Jun 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
⬇️

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.

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

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