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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

203 Northwich Road, Lower Stretton

WA4 4PF

WARRINGTON

Current

F

21

Potential

E

45

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£4,164

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£3,013

potential per year

This property costs approximately £2,364 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £1,151 annually.

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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Free

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a E rating — saving up to £1,151 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Payback
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Current Costs
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New A-Rated Boiler

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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated Very Poor. Cheapest upgrade with fastest payback — top up to 270mm.

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This semi-detached house is located in WARRINGTON, WA4 4PF. The property offers 111m² (1195 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. Currently rated F (21/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a E rating (45/100). 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. The pitched roof lacks adequate insulation. Topping up loft insulation to 270mm (the recommended depth) typically costs £300-£500 and could save £150-£250 annually, with the investment often paying for itself within 2-3 years. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £4164, comprising £3600 for heating, £409 for hot water, and £155 for lighting. The property produces 4.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(21 points)

Achievable Rating

E(45 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 7 Nov 2024

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, filled cavity

Average

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Good

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, LPG

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

77.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 77% of fixed outlets

Very Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

203 Northwich Road

Lower Stretton

WA4 4PF

WARRINGTON

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

111.0

7.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

4.6 tonnes/year

42 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

161 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in WARRINGTON

WARRINGTON properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (WA4) 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, LPG

£3600 /yr

Save £963/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£409 /yr

Save £188/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

77.0% low energy

£155 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Stretton St Matthew's CofE Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayWA4 4NT
?Not yet rated

Whitley Village School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayWA4 4QH
?Not yet rated

Appleton Thorn Primary School

Primary
📍1.6 miles awayWA4 4RW
?Not yet rated

Antrobus St Mark's CofE Primary School

Primary
📍1.8 miles awayCW9 6LB

Last inspected: Jan 2022

Good

Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School

Primary
📍2.2 miles awayWA4 3EA

Last inspected: May 2015

Outstanding

Broomfields Junior School

Primary
📍2.3 miles awayWA4 3AH
?Not yet rated

Bridgewater High School

Secondary
📍2.3 miles awayWA4 3AE

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

St Monica's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍2.4 miles awayWA4 3AG

Last inspected: Feb 2020

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: 466 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:466 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:186 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

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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

Very Low Crime10 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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Vehicle crime

4 incidents (40%)

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Anti-social behaviour

3 incidents (30%)

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Burglary

1 incidents (10%)

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Drugs

1 incidents (10%)

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Public order

1 incidents (10%)

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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