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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

11, Hillside

CW8 4TD

NORTHWICH

Current

F

26

Potential

B

84

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,582

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£538

potential per year

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🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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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 £1,044 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Payback
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Current Costs
£1,582/yr
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New A-Rated Boiler

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

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Air Source Heat Pump

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

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Your windows are rated Poor. Modern A-rated double glazing reduces drafts and heat loss.

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This semi-detached bungalow is located in NORTHWICH, CW8 4TD. The property offers 73m² (786 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. Currently rated F (26/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (84/100). The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. 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 £1582, comprising £1235 for heating, £274 for hot water, and £73 for lighting. The property produces 6.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home.

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(26 points)

Achievable Rating

B(84 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 18 Mar 2013

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, insulated (assumed)

Good

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation

Good

🪟 Windows

Partial double glazing

Poor

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

No system present: electric heaters assumed

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

29.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 29% of fixed outlets

Average

Property Information

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Full Address

11, Hillside

CW8 4TD

NORTHWICH

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Property Type

Bungalow

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1983-1990

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Floor Area

73.0

4.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

6.2 tonnes/year

84 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

477 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in NORTHWICH

NORTHWICH properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (CW8) 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

No system present: electric heaters assumed

£1235 /yr

Save £804/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£274 /yr

Save £210/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

29.0% low energy

£73 /yr

Save £30/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayCW8 4AZ

Last inspected: Mar 2022

Good

Hartford Church of England High School

Secondary
📍0.4 miles awayCW8 1LH

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Charles Darwin Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayCW8 1BN

Last inspected: Jun 2021

Good

St Nicholas Catholic High School

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awayCW8 1JW

Last inspected: Feb 2019

Good

St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayCW8 1JW

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

Hartford Manor Primary School & Nursery

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayCW8 1NU

Last inspected: Apr 2023

Good

Kingsmead Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayCW9 8WA

Last inspected: May 2012

Outstanding

Hartford Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayCW8 1NA
?Not yet rated

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

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

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