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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

2, Willow Close

WA13 9DL

LYMM

Current

F

35

Potential

C

70

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£2,035

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,128

potential per year

This property costs approximately £235 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £907 annually.

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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 £907 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Payback
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Current Costs
£2,035/yr
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Cavity Wall Insulation

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached bungalow is located in LYMM, WA13 9DL. The property offers 131m² (1410 sq ft) of spacious living space with 8 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. Currently rated F (35/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (70/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £2035, comprising £1782 for heating, £134 for hot water, and £119 for lighting. The property produces 9.6 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(35 points)

Achievable Rating

C(70 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 18 Oct 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

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 100mm loft insulation

Average

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Good

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Average

💡 Lighting

20.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets

Poor

Property Information

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Full Address

2, Willow Close

WA13 9DL

LYMM

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Property Type

Bungalow

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

131.0

8.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

9.6 tonnes/year

73 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

385 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in LYMM

LYMM properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (WA13) 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

£1782 /yr

Save £818/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£134 /yr

Save £36/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

20.0% low energy

£119 /yr

Save £53/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Ravenbank Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayWA13 0JT

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Cherry Tree School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayWA13 0NX

Last inspected: Apr 2010

Outstanding

Statham Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayWA13 9BE
?Not yet rated

Oughtrington Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayWA13 9EH
?Not yet rated

Lymm High School

Secondary
📍0.9 miles awayWA13 0RB

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Good

Thelwall Community Junior School

Primary
📍2.1 miles awayWA4 2HX

Last inspected: Sept 2019

Good

St Helen's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍2.2 miles awayWA3 6JS

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Good

High Legh Primary School

Primary
📍2.4 miles awayWA16 6NW

Last inspected: Jul 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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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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