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17a, Croftgates Road, Middleton

M24 4PH

MANCHESTER

Current

C

79

Potential

C

79

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in MANCHESTER, M24 4PH. The property offers 41.03m² (442 sq ft) of compact living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. The property holds an EPC rating of C (79/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. The property benefits from a highly efficient gas central heating system, likely a modern condensing boiler achieving 90%+ efficiency. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. 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 £336, comprising £252 for heating, £61 for hot water, and £23 for lighting. The property produces 1.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.

How Does 17a, Croftgates Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 79/100, this MANCHESTER property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £336 are approximately £1464 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. With 41.03m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². CO2 emissions of 1.5 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the M24 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property79
Average60
+32% better
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vs MANCHESTER

This property79
Average63
+25% better
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vs M24

This property79
Average63
+25% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 79/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £278/year less than the MANCHESTER average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(79 points)

Potential Rating

C(79 points)

Based on assessment dated 24 Mar 2009

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Property Information

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Full Address

17a, Croftgates Road

Middleton

M24 4PH

MANCHESTER

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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

41.03

2.0 total rooms

2.0 heated

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Tenure

rental (social)

Efficiency Score

79 / 100

Potential: 79

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CO₂ Emissions

1.5 tonnes/year

37 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

222 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

24 Mar 2009

rental (social)

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About MANCHESTER

MANCHESTER is situated in Greater Manchester, North West. Properties in MANCHESTER have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £362 below the MANCHESTER average, offering good value. The M24 postcode district contains over 17400 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the MANCHESTER area.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£252.0/yr

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Hot Water

£61.0/yr

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Lighting

80.0% low energy

£23.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Single glazed

Very Poor
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Floor

(other premises below)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Very Good

Main Fuel

mains gas - this is for backwards compatibility only and should not be used

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets

Very Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Parkfield Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayM24 4AF

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Our Lady's RC High School

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awayM9 0RP

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayM24 5GL

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Bowlee Park Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayM24 4LA

Last inspected: Mar 2010

Outstanding

St Clare's RC Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayM9 0RR

Last inspected: Dec 2018

Good

E-ACT Blackley Academy

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayM9 0RD

Last inspected: Jun 2018

Good

Alkrington Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayM24 1JZ

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Middleton Parish Church School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayM24 5DL

Last inspected: Mar 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: 366 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:366 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:146 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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