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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

2, Wickliffe Street

BB9 9XP

NELSON

Current

F

37

Potential

C

71

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,676

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£963

potential per year

⚖️ Landlord Legal Compliance — Action Required

This F-rated property does not meet the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). Since April 2020, landlords cannot legally let properties rated F or G without a valid registered exemption. Fines of up to £30,000 apply. Immediate improvements are required to reach at least an E rating.

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🏛️ 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 £713 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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FA
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Investment
£17,500
Payback
~8 yrs
Current Costs
£1,676/yr
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Loft Insulation

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

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This terraced house is located in NELSON, BB9 9XP. The property offers 111m² (1195 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated F (37/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (71/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The roof space has been converted to living space, with insulation between the rafters. 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 £1676, comprising £1490 for heating, £117 for hot water, and £69 for lighting. The property produces 8.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home. IMPORTANT FOR LANDLORDS: With an EPC rating of F, this property does not meet the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). Since April 2020, landlords cannot legally let properties rated F or G without registering a valid exemption. Penalties for non-compliance can reach up to £30,000. Immediate improvements are required to bring the property to at least an E rating.

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(37 points)

Achievable Rating

C(71 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 7 Nov 2013

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

Sandstone, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Roof room(s), no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Good

💡 Lighting

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

Very Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

2, Wickliffe Street

BB9 9XP

NELSON

🏠

Property Type

House

End-Terrace

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

111.0

5.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

8.7 tonnes/year

78 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

404 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in NELSON

NELSON properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (BB9) 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

£1490 /yr

Save £662/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£117 /yr

Save £51/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

80.0% low energy

£69 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Bradley Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayBB9 7RF

Last inspected: Sept 2018

Good

Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayBB9 9TQ

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

Walverden Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayBB9 0TL

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayBB9 8HD

Last inspected: Dec 2018

Good

Pendle Vale College

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awayBB9 8LF

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

Whitefield Infant School and Nursery

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayBB9 7HF

Last inspected: Oct 2013

Outstanding

Marsden Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayBB9 0BE

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Castercliff Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayBB9 8JJ

Last inspected: Jun 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
⬆️

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 Crime378 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
📊

violent crime

148 incidents (39%)

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Anti-social behaviour

63 incidents (17%)

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Shoplifting

32 incidents (8%)

👜

Theft

26 incidents (7%)

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Public order

20 incidents (5%)

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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