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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

15 Torre Green

LS9 7RL

LEEDS

Current

G

4

Potential

G

4

This G-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£5,412

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£5,412

potential per year

This property costs approximately £3,612 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £0 annually.

⚖️ Landlord Legal Compliance — Action Required

This G-rated property does not meet the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). Since April 2020, landlords cannot legally let properties rated F or G without a valid registered exemption. Fines of up to £30,000 apply. Immediate improvements are required to reach at least an E rating.

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🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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How to Improve This G-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a G rating — saving up to £0 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Payback
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Current Costs
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Why Does This Property Have a G Rating?

This detached flat is located in LEEDS, LS9 7RL. The property offers 52m² (560 sq ft) of modest-sized living space. Currently rated G (4/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. The property uses electric storage heaters, which charge overnight on cheaper electricity tariffs. While having low installation costs, running costs are typically higher than gas central heating. A heat pump could reduce electricity use by 60-70%. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £5412, comprising £3536 for heating, £1760 for hot water, and £116 for lighting. The property produces 7.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home. IMPORTANT FOR LANDLORDS: With an EPC rating of G, this property does not meet the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). Since April 2020, landlords cannot legally let properties rated F or G without registering a valid exemption. Penalties for non-compliance can reach up to £30,000. Immediate improvements are required to bring the property to at least an E rating.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

G(4 points)

Achievable Rating

G(4 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 15 Oct 2022

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

Average thermal transmittance 2.00 W/m-¦K

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

(other premises above)

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Good

📦 Floor

(other premises below)

🔥 Heating

Electric storage heaters, radiators

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

75.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets

Very Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

15 Torre Green

LS9 7RL

LEEDS

🏠

Property Type

Flat

Detached

📅

Construction Age

2023

📐

Floor Area

52.0

NaN total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

7.6 tonnes/year

147 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

872 kWh/m²/year

G-Rated Properties in LEEDS

LEEDS properties with G ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (LS9) 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

Electric storage heaters, radiators

£3536 /yr

🚿 Hot Water

£1760 /yr

💡 Lighting

75.0% low energy

£116 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Ebor Gardens Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayLS9 7PY

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

Trinity Academy Leeds

Secondary
📍0.2 miles awayLS9 7QL
?Not yet rated

All Saint's Richmond Hill Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayLS9 9AD

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

Co-op Academy Leeds

Secondary
📍0.2 miles awayLS9 7HD

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

St Patrick Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayLS9 7QL

Last inspected: Nov 2018

Good

Co-op Academy Brownhill

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayLS9 7DH

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

Shakespeare Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayLS9 7NP

Last inspected: Jan 2019

Good

St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Leeds

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayLS9 7SG

Last inspected: Oct 2011

Outstanding

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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Area Safety

Higher Crime1148 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
📊

violent crime

403 incidents (35%)

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Shoplifting

115 incidents (10%)

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Public order

102 incidents (9%)

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Anti-social behaviour

92 incidents (8%)

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Theft

85 incidents (7%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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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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