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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

131, Burnside Crescent

BD23 2BY

SKIPTON

Current

F

27

Potential

B

86

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£2,464

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£615

potential per year

This property costs approximately £664 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £1,849 annually.

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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Free

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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 £1,849 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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FA
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Payback
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Current Costs
£2,464/yr
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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This semi-detached house is located in SKIPTON, BD23 2BY. The property offers 86m² (926 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated F (27/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (86/100). Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £2464, comprising £1791 for heating, £608 for hot water, and £65 for lighting. The property produces 7.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home. The property last sold in November 2019 for £195,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

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(27 points)

Achievable Rating

B(86 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 3 Sept 2019

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, 100 mm loft insulation

Average

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Good

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

No system present: electric heaters assumed

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

131, Burnside Crescent

BD23 2BY

SKIPTON

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1930-1949

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Floor Area

86.0

5.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

7.3 tonnes/year

84 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

498 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in SKIPTON

SKIPTON properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (BD23) 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

£1791 /yr

Save £1310/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£608 /yr

Save £539/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy

£65 /yr

💷 Sales History

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

£195,000

S

Nov 2019

£125,000

S

Apr 2019

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Greatwood Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayBD23 2SJ

Last inspected: Oct 2023

Good

Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayBD23 2ES
?Not yet rated

St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayBD23 1PJ

Last inspected: Feb 2022

Good

Skipton, Water Street Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayBD23 1PE

Last inspected: Feb 2023

Good

Ermysted's Grammar School

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awayBD23 1PL

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Good

Skipton Girls' High School

Secondary
📍0.9 miles awayBD23 1QL

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Good

The Skipton Academy

Secondary
📍1 miles awayBD23 1UQ

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Carleton Endowed CofE Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayBD23 3DE
?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
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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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