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Below Average Efficiency — Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

19 Violet Close

WF10 5FG

CASTLEFORD

Current

E

52

Potential

E

53

📅 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

E

With improvements

Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

£832

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£809

potential per year

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£7,500

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With targeted upgrades, this property could reach E — saving up to £23/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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About This E-Rated Property

This terraced house is located in CASTLEFORD, WF10 5FG. The property offers 94.63m² (1019 sq ft) of good-sized living space. The property has an EPC rating of E (52/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. The oil-fired central heating has poor efficiency. Oil boilers are more expensive to run than gas and have higher carbon emissions. Consider switching to a heat pump (eligible for £7,500 BUS grant) for significant long-term savings. Estimated annual energy costs are £832, comprising £562 for heating, £187 for hot water, and £83 for lighting. The property produces 3.1 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in February 2016 for £155,000.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

E(52 points)

Achievable Rating

E(53 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 3 Nov 2009

Building Elements — Improvement Opportunities

Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.

🧱 Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.52 W/m?K

Good

🏗️ Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.16 W/m?K

Good

🪟 Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good

📦 Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.31 W/m?K

Average

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, LPG

Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Poor

💡 Lighting

4.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 31% of fixed outlets

Average

Property Information

📍

Full Address

19 Violet Close

WF10 5FG

CASTLEFORD

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Property Type

House

End-Terrace

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Floor Area

94.63

NaN total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

3.1 tonnes/year

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Energy Consumption

169 kWh/m²/year

E-Rated Properties in CASTLEFORD

CASTLEFORD 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, LPG

£562 /yr

🚿 Hot Water

£187 /yr

💡 Lighting

4.0% low energy

£83 /yr

Save £34/yr

💷 Sales History

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

£155,000

T

Feb 2016

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Ackton Pastures Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayWF10 5NS

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Half Acres Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayWF10 5RE

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

Smawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, Castleford

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayWF10 5AX

Last inspected: Feb 2020

Good

Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayWF10 1PN

Last inspected: Nov 2019

⚠️Requires improvement

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayWF10 4JB

Last inspected: Jul 2021

Good

Castleford Park Junior Academy

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayWF10 4BB

Last inspected: Feb 2019

Good

St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy

Secondary
📍1.3 miles awayWF7 6BD

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayWF10 1HF

Last inspected: Apr 2019

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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Area Safety

Higher Crime220 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
📊

violent crime

90 incidents (41%)

👜

Theft

30 incidents (14%)

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Shoplifting

24 incidents (11%)

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Criminal damage

18 incidents (8%)

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Anti-social behaviour

17 incidents (8%)

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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