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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

12, Ereswell Road

LU3 2UH

LUTON

Current

F

37

Potential

D

68

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,123

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£710

potential per year

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a D rating — saving up to £413 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This semi-detached house is located in LUTON, LU3 2UH. The property offers 74m² (797 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. Currently rated F (37/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a D rating (68/100). The oil-fired central heating has poor efficiency. Oil boilers are more expensive to run than gas and have higher carbon emissions. Consider switching to a heat pump (eligible for £7,500 BUS grant) for significant long-term savings. 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 £1123, comprising £657 for heating, £398 for hot water, and £68 for lighting. The property produces 6.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home. The property last sold in December 2018 for £240,000.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(37 points)

Achievable Rating

D(68 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 19 Mar 2018

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, filled cavity

Average

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation

Very Good

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, oil

Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

70.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 70% of fixed outlets

Very Good

Property Information

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Full Address

12, Ereswell Road

LU3 2UH

LUTON

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1967-1975

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Floor Area

74.0

4.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

6.2 tonnes/year

83 kg/m²

📊

Energy Consumption

366 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in LUTON

LUTON properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (LU3) 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

Room heaters, oil

£657 /yr

Save £147/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£398 /yr

Save £266/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

70.0% low energy

£68 /yr

💷 Sales History

Note: EPC improvements typically add 3–5% per band to property value. Moving from F to D could add significant value.

£240,000

S

Dec 2018

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

The Meads Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayLU3 2UE

Last inspected: Jul 2018

Good

Icknield Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayLU3 2JB

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Warden Hill Junior School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayLU3 2DN

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Warden Hill Infant School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayLU3 2DN

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awayLU3 3TL
?Not yet rated

Waulud Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayLU3 3LZ

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Bramingham Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayLU3 4BL

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Icknield High School

Secondary
📍0.7 miles awayLU3 2AH

Last inspected: Nov 2021

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

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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.

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

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