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
C
With improvements
This Property
£7,403
estimated per year
UK Average
£1,800
per year
After Improvements
£4,199
potential per year
This property costs approximately £5,603 more per year than the UK average. Improvements could save up to £3,204 annually.
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This terraced house is located in HARROGATE, HG1 2PL. The property offers 270m² (2906 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 9 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. The property has an EPC rating of E (54/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (78/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The roof space has been converted to living space, with insulation between the rafters. 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 £7403, comprising £6740 for heating, £403 for hot water, and £260 for lighting. The property produces 15.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home. The property last sold in November 2023 for £1,130,000.
Current Rating
Achievable Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 4 Aug 2023
Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.
🧱 Walls
Sandstone or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed)
🏗️ Roof
Roof room(s), insulated
🪟 Windows
Single glazed
📦 Floor
Solid, no insulation (assumed)
🔥 Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
🚿 Hot Water
NaN
💡 Lighting
100.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Full Address
16 Cornwall Road
HG1 2PL
HARROGATE
Property Type
House
End-Terrace
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1900-1929
Floor Area
270.0 m²
9.0 total rooms
CO₂ Emissions
15.0 tonnes/year
Energy Consumption
318 kWh/m²/year
HARROGATE 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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🔥 Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
£6740 /yr
Save £3143/yr
🚿 Hot Water
£403 /yr
Save £67/yr
💡 Lighting
100.0% low energy
£260 /yr
Improving from E to C typically adds 3–5% per band to property value.
£1,130,000
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Nov 2023
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