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Energy Performance Certificate

12, Buckingham Road, Walton

L9 4RB

LIVERPOOL

Current

C

69

Potential

B

87

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in LIVERPOOL, L9 4RB. The property offers 101mยฒ (1087 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (69/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (87/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs ยฃ8,000-ยฃ14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. The loft insulation is rated very good, meeting or exceeding the recommended 270mm depth for optimal thermal performance. 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 ยฃ789, comprising ยฃ581 for heating, ยฃ103 for hot water, and ยฃ105 for lighting. The property produces 3.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in March 2022 for ยฃ117,000.

How Does 12, Buckingham Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 69/100, this LIVERPOOL property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of ยฃ789 are approximately ยฃ1011 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. The 101mยฒ floor area is above the UK average of 87mยฒ. At 3.6 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 L9 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property69
Average60
+15% better
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vs LIVERPOOL

This property69
Average63
+10% better
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vs L9

This property69
Average59
+17% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 69/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ120/year more than the LIVERPOOL average

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
Potential
C69-80
Current
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

C(69 points)

Potential Rating

B(87 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 7 Dec 2018

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Property Information

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Full Address

12, Buckingham Road

Walton

L9 4RB

LIVERPOOL

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

101.0 mยฒ

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

unknown

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Efficiency Score

69 / 100

Potential: 87

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

3.6 tonnes/year

36 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

202 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

7 Dec 2018

marketed sale

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About LIVERPOOL

LIVERPOOL is situated in Liverpool, North West. Properties in LIVERPOOL have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). The L9 postcode district contains over 11000 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

ยฃ117,000

4 March 2022

Type: Terraced

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ581.0/yr

Save ยฃ176/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ103.0/yr

Save ยฃ32/yr

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Lighting

45.0% low energy

ยฃ105.0/yr

Save ยฃ37/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor
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Roof

Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation

Very Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good
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Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 45% of fixed outlets

Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Longmoor Community Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขL9 0EU

Last inspected: Oct 2019

โœ“Good

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขL9 9AF

Last inspected: Nov 2019

โœ“Good

Rice Lane Primary School and Nursery

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขL9 3BU

Last inspected: Oct 2023

โœ“Good

Archbishop Beck Catholic College

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขL9 7BF

Last inspected: Nov 2021

โœ“Good

St Monica's Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขL20 9EB

Last inspected: Mar 2014

โญOutstanding

Northcote Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขL9 1HW

Last inspected: Oct 2019

โœ“Good

King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขL20 6AQ

Last inspected: Sept 2023

โœ“Good

Springwell Park Community Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขL20 6PG

Last inspected: Oct 2018

โœ“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

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

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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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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.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

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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