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Below Average Efficiency — Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

17, Halifax Road

OL15 0HL

LITTLEBOROUGH

Current

E

49

Potential

C

74

📅 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

C

With improvements

Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

£1,740

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,151

potential per year

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach C — saving up to £589/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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EA
26,000
Property Value Boost
Investment
£17,500
Payback
~9 yrs
Current Costs
£1,740/yr
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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated Very 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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Cavity Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Very Poor. Cavity fill is one of the most cost-effective upgrades available.

Save £250/yrPayback: ~8 years+4 EPC points
£2,000
Cost
3
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£11,000
Cost
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Ultra-efficient heating with £7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

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£3,500
£11,000
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About This E-Rated Property

This terraced house is located in LITTLEBOROUGH, OL15 0HL. The property offers 116m² (1249 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. The property has an EPC rating of E (49/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (74/100). 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 £300-£500 and could save £150-£250 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 £1740, comprising £1509 for heating, £110 for hot water, and £121 for lighting. The property produces 8.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home. The property last sold in January 2022 for £208,000, with 3 recorded sales in our database.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

E(49 points)

Achievable Rating

C(74 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 4 Jul 2018

Building Elements — Improvement Opportunities

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)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Good

💡 Lighting

33.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets

Average

Property Information

📍

Full Address

17, Halifax Road

OL15 0HL

LITTLEBOROUGH

🏠

Property Type

House

End-Terrace

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

📐

Floor Area

116.0

5.0 total rooms

🌍

CO₂ Emissions

8.6 tonnes/year

📊

Energy Consumption

420 kWh/m²/year

E-Rated Properties in LITTLEBOROUGH

LITTLEBOROUGH 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

£1509 /yr

Save £540/yr

🚿 Hot Water

£110 /yr

💡 Lighting

33.0% low energy

£121 /yr

Save £49/yr

💷 Sales History

Improving from E to C typically adds 3–5% per band to property value.

£208,000

T

Jan 2022

£185,000

T

Dec 2020

£77,000

T

Apr 2019

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayOL15 9DB

Last inspected: Dec 2018

Good

Littleborough Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayOL15 9HW

Last inspected: Dec 2019

Good

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Littleborough

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayOL15 8DU

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

Stansfield Hall Church of England / Methodist Church Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayOL15 9PR

Last inspected: Nov 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayOL15 0ES

Last inspected: Oct 2023

Good

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayOL12 9QA

Last inspected: Jan 2022

Good

Wardle Academy

Secondary
📍1.6 miles awayOL12 9RD

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

St James' Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.8 miles awayOL12 9JW

Last inspected: Feb 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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