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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

133, Red Lane

BL2 5HP

BOLTON

Current

G

2

Potential

B

89

This G-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£4,111

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£554

potential per year

This property costs approximately £2,311 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £3,557 annually.

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

Off the cost of an air source heat pump. Available now — limited places.

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🏠 ECO4 Scheme

Free

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How to Improve This G-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a B rating — saving up to £3,557 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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⚡ Bill-Free Living(inc. solar export income)
Journey to A
GA
39,000
Property Value Boost
Investment
£28,000
Payback
~3 yrs
Current Costs
£4,111/yr
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New A-Rated Boiler

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

Save £3326/yrPayback: ~1 years+5 EPC points
£3,500
Cost
2
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

Save £3557/yrPayback: ~1 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
3
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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated Very Poor. Cheapest upgrade with fastest payback — top up to 270mm.

Save £200/yrPayback: ~5 years+3 EPC points
£1,000
Cost
4
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Cavity Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Very Poor. Cavity fill is quick and cost-effective.

Save £250/yrPayback: ~8 years+4 EPC points
£2,000
Cost
5
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Solar Panels + Battery

Your house is ideal for solar. OVO: UK's #1 green energy supplier.

Save £1000/yrPayback: ~11 years+7 EPC points
£11,000
Cost
6
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Double Glazing

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

Save £150/yrPayback: ~47 years+2 EPC points
£7,000
Cost

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Why Does This Property Have a G Rating?

This semi-detached house is located in BOLTON, BL2 5HP. The property offers 107m² (1152 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated G (2/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (89/100). The pitched roof lacks adequate insulation. Topping up loft insulation to 270mm (the recommended depth) typically costs £300-£500 and could save £150-£250 annually, with the investment often paying for itself within 2-3 years. Single glazing is a significant source of heat loss, accounting for up to 25% of a home's heat escaping through windows. Upgrading to double glazing typically costs £400-£600 per window but improves thermal comfort and can reduce noise by up to 30dB. Estimated annual energy costs are £4111, comprising £3732 for heating, £234 for hot water, and £145 for lighting. The property produces 13.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home. The property last sold in December 2020 for £185,350, 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
G1-20
Current

Current Rating

G(2 points)

Achievable Rating

B(89 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 7 Sept 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

Sandstone or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, no insulation

Very Poor

🪟 Windows

Single glazed

Very Poor

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, electric

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy — No low energy lighting

Very Poor

Property Information

📍

Full Address

133, Red Lane

BL2 5HP

BOLTON

🏠

Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

📐

Floor Area

107.0

6.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

13.0 tonnes/year

121 kg/m²

📊

Energy Consumption

716 kWh/m²/year

G-Rated Properties in BOLTON

BOLTON properties with G ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (BL2) 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, electric

£3732 /yr

Save £3326/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£234 /yr

Save £161/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy

£145 /yr

Save £70/yr with improvements

💷 Sales History

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

£185,350

T

Dec 2020

£89,000

T

Nov 2018

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Red Lane Primary School

Primary
📍0 miles awayBL2 5HP

Last inspected: Jul 2019

Good

Bolton St Catherine's Academy

All-through
📍0.4 miles awayBL2 4HU

Last inspected: Sept 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Leverhulme Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayBL2 6EE

Last inspected: Dec 2021

Good

Harwood Meadows Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayBL2 3PS

Last inspected: Feb 2022

Good

SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayBL2 6NW

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Hardy Mill Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayBL2 4EF

Last inspected: Jul 2019

Good

Blackshaw Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayBL2 6TE

Last inspected: Sept 2019

Good

Christ Church Ainsworth Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayBL2 5SQ

Last inspected: Jan 2022

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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