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Energy Performance Certificate

17, Ayrton Avenue

FY4 2BW

BLACKPOOL

Current

D

57

Potential

C

76

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in BLACKPOOL, FY4 2BW. The property offers 93mยฒ (1001 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. With an EPC rating of D (57/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (76/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The pitched roof lacks adequate insulation. Topping up loft insulation to 270mm (the recommended depth) typically costs ยฃ300-ยฃ500 and could save ยฃ150-ยฃ250 annually, with the investment often paying for itself within 2-3 years. Double glazing is installed, though the efficiency rating suggests older units. Modern low-E double glazing can be up to 40% more efficient than units installed before 2002. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ1183, comprising ยฃ937 for heating, ยฃ126 for hot water, and ยฃ120 for lighting. The property produces 5.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. The property last sold in January 2020 for ยฃ150,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 17, Ayrton Avenue Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 57/100, this BLACKPOOL property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of ยฃ1183 are approximately ยฃ617 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. The 93mยฒ floor area is above the UK average of 87mยฒ.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the FY4 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property57
Average60
-5% below
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vs BLACKPOOL

This property57
Average58
-2% below
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vs FY4

This property57
Average57
At average

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 57/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ386/year more than the BLACKPOOL average

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
C69-80
Potential
D55-68
Current
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

D(57 points)

Potential Rating

C(76 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 5 Feb 2016

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Property Information

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Full Address

17, Ayrton Avenue

FY4 2BW

BLACKPOOL

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

93.0 mยฒ

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

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Efficiency Score

57 / 100

Potential: 76

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

5.2 tonnes/year

56 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

316 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

5 Feb 2016

marketed sale

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About BLACKPOOL

BLACKPOOL is situated in Lancashire, North West. Properties in BLACKPOOL have an average EPC rating of D (score 58/100). The FY4 postcode district contains over 17100 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the BLACKPOOL area.

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Property Sale History

ยฃ150,000

31 January 2020

Type: Semi-Detached

โ†˜ยฃ23,000(-13.3%)

vs previous sale

ยฃ173,000

21 July 2016

Type: Semi-Detached

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ937.0/yr

Save ยฃ166/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ126.0/yr

Save ยฃ45/yr

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Lighting

0.0% low energy

ยฃ120.0/yr

Save ยฃ60/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Good
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Roof

Pitched, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good
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Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

No low energy lighting

Very Poor
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Hawes Side Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.2 miles awayโ€ขFY4 3LN

Last inspected: Feb 2022

โœ“Good

South Shore Academy

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขFY4 2AR

Last inspected: Jun 2023

?Special Measures

Highfield Leadership Academy

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขFY4 3JZ

Last inspected: Jul 2021

โš ๏ธRequires improvement

Armfield Academy

All-through
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขFY4 1TL

Last inspected: Feb 2023

โœ“Good

St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขFY4 2AU

Last inspected: Mar 2023

โœ“Good

Thames Primary Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขFY4 1EE

Last inspected: May 2018

โœ“Good

Waterloo Primary Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขFY4 3AG

Last inspected: Feb 2018

โœ“Good

Roseacre Primary Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขFY4 2PF

Last inspected: May 2023

โœ“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

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

โšก Gigabit Available
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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. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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