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Below Average Efficiency — Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

133, Wheatfield Road

LU4 0TT

LUTON

Current

E

51

Potential

B

87

📅 Upcoming Regulation Change — Plan Ahead

The government has proposed raising the minimum EPC standard to C by 2028 for new rental tenancies and 2030 for all tenancies. This E-rated property would need to improve by two bands to comply. Acting now costs less and avoids deadline pressure.

Now

E

Current rating

Target (2028)

C

Minimum required

Achievable

B

With improvements

Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

£1,051

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£508

potential per year

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach B — saving up to £543/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Journey to A
EA
26,000
Property Value Boost
Investment
£22,500
Payback
~12 yrs
Current Costs
£1,051/yr
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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated Poor. Quickest payback of any upgrade — top up to 270mm.

Save £200/yrPayback: ~5 years+3 EPC points
£1,000
Cost
2
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Save £1000/yrPayback: ~11 years+7 EPC points
£11,000
Cost
3
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Ultra-efficient heating with £7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

Save £543/yrPayback: ~6 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
4
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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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About This E-Rated Property

This semi-detached house is located in LUTON, LU4 0TT. The property offers 82m² (883 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. The property has an EPC rating of E (51/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. 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. 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 £1051, comprising £730 for heating, £250 for hot water, and £71 for lighting. The property produces 4.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

E(51 points)

Achievable Rating

B(87 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 24 Oct 2013

Building Elements — Improvement Opportunities

Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.

🧱 Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Good

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation

Poor

🪟 Windows

Single glazed

Very Poor

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Poor

💡 Lighting

50.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets

Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

133, Wheatfield Road

LU4 0TT

LUTON

🏠

Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

📐

Floor Area

82.0

6.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

4.9 tonnes/year

📊

Energy Consumption

313 kWh/m²/year

E-Rated Properties in LUTON

LUTON has a mix of older and newer housing stock. E-rated properties in this area typically pre-date modern insulation standards but are strong candidates for improvement — particularly insulation and heating system upgrades, which can lift ratings by two or more bands.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£730 /yr

Save £345/yr

🚿 Hot Water

£250 /yr

Save £175/yr

💡 Lighting

50.0% low energy

£71 /yr

Save £23/yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Chantry Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayLU4 0QP

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Southfield Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayLU4 0PE

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

The Vale Academy

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayLU5 4QP

Last inspected: May 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

St Martin De Porres Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayLU4 0PF

Last inspected: Dec 2018

Good

The Chalk Hills Academy

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awayLU4 0NE

Last inspected: May 2018

Good

St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayLU5 5RG

Last inspected: May 2022

Good

Lime Tree Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayLU5 5QN
?Not yet rated

Hadrian Academy

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayLU5 4SR

Last inspected: Sept 2023

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
⬆️

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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