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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

2, Exeter Drive

OL6 8BZ

ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE

Current

F

38

Potential

C

69

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,318

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£669

potential per year

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a C rating — saving up to £649 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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FA
32,500
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Investment
£23,500
Payback
~11 yrs
Current Costs
£1,318/yr
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Cavity Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Poor. Cavity fill is quick and cost-effective.

Save £250/yrPayback: ~8 years+4 EPC points
£2,000
Cost
2
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Air Source Heat Pump

Ultra-efficient heating with £7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

Save £649/yrPayback: ~5 years+10 EPC points
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£3,500
£11,000
Cost
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Double Glazing

Your windows are rated Poor. Modern A-rated double glazing reduces drafts and heat loss.

Save £150/yrPayback: ~47 years+2 EPC points
£7,000
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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached house is located in ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, OL6 8BZ. The property offers 94.62m² (1018 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. Currently rated F (38/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (69/100). The gas central heating system has average efficiency, indicating a boiler that may be 10-15 years old. While functional, upgrading to a modern A-rated condensing boiler could improve efficiency by 15-25%. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. 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 £1318, comprising £1071 for heating, £193 for hot water, and £54 for lighting. The property produces 8.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(38 points)

Achievable Rating

C(69 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 28 Mar 2009

What's Causing the Poor Energy Rating?

The EPC assessor rated each element of this property. Poor and average ratings are the biggest opportunities for improvement.

🧱 Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation

Good

🪟 Windows

Partial double glazing

Poor

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Poor

💡 Lighting

80.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets

Very Good

Property Information

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Full Address

2, Exeter Drive

OL6 8BZ

ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1967-1975

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Floor Area

94.62

4.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

8.2 tonnes/year

86 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

515 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE

ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (OL6) that have undergone improvement works have seen significant increases in EPC ratings and corresponding reductions in energy bills.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1071 /yr

Save £562/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£193 /yr

Save £87/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

80.0% low energy

£54 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Holden Clough Primary School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayOL6 8XN
?Not yet rated

St Damian's RC Science College

Secondary
📍0.2 miles awayOL6 8BH

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Outstanding

Great Academy Ashton

Secondary
📍0.3 miles awayOL6 8RF

Last inspected: Mar 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

St Christopher's RC Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayOL6 9DP

Last inspected: Dec 2007

Outstanding

Oasis Academy Broadoak

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayOL6 8QG

Last inspected: Sept 2021

Good

Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayOL6 8YG

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayOL6 8JS

Last inspected: Jul 2022

Good

Inspire Academy

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayOL6 9RU

Last inspected: Oct 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: 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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