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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

211 Preston New Road

FY3 9TU

BLACKPOOL

Current

G

12

Potential

C

77

This G-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£10,583

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£3,235

potential per year

This property costs approximately £8,783 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £7,348 annually.

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

Off the cost of an air source heat pump. Available now — limited places.

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🏠 ECO4 Scheme

Free

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How to Improve This G-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a C rating — saving up to £7,348 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Journey to A
GA
39,000
Property Value Boost
Investment
£27,000
Payback
~2 yrs
Current Costs
£10,583/yr
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New A-Rated Boiler

Your heating is rated Poor. Compare local boiler installers.

Save £6489/yrPayback: ~1 years+5 EPC points
£3,500
Cost
2
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

Save £7348/yrPayback: ~0 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
3
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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
4
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Solar Panels + Battery

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Save £1000/yrPayback: ~11 years+7 EPC points
£11,000
Cost
5
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Double Glazing

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

Save £150/yrPayback: ~47 years+2 EPC points
£7,000
Cost

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Why Does This Property Have a G Rating?

This detached house is located in BLACKPOOL, FY3 9TU. The property offers 199m² (2142 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated G (12/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (77/100). 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 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. Single glazing is a significant source of heat loss, accounting for up to 25% of a home's heat escaping through windows. Upgrading to double glazing typically costs £400-£600 per window but improves thermal comfort and can reduce noise by up to 30dB. Estimated annual energy costs are £10583, comprising £9190 for heating, £1004 for hot water, and £389 for lighting. The property produces 42.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home. The property last sold in June 2024 for £227,500.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

G(12 points)

Achievable Rating

C(77 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 10 Oct 2023

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, 150 mm loft insulation

Good

🪟 Windows

Single glazed

Very Poor

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, coal

Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

22.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets

Poor

Property Information

📍

Full Address

211 Preston New Road

FY3 9TU

BLACKPOOL

🏠

Property Type

House

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1930-1949

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Floor Area

199.0

6.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

42.0 tonnes/year

213 kg/m²

📊

Energy Consumption

580 kWh/m²/year

G-Rated Properties in BLACKPOOL

BLACKPOOL properties with G ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (FY3) 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, coal

£9190 /yr

Save £6489/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£1004 /yr

Save £694/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

22.0% low energy

£389 /yr

Save £165/yr with improvements

💷 Sales History

Note: EPC improvements typically add 3–5% per band to property value. Moving from G to C could add significant value.

£227,500

D

Jun 2024

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Mereside Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayFY4 4RR

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Good

Stanley Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayFY3 9UT

Last inspected: Jul 2018

Good

St George's School A Church of England Academy

Secondary
📍0.7 miles awayFY4 4PH

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy

Primary
📍1 miles awayFY4 4DJ

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayFY3 0BW

Last inspected: Oct 2023

Good

Marton Primary Academy and Nursery

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayFY4 5LY

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayFY1 6RD

Last inspected: Mar 2018

Good

Waterloo Primary Academy

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayFY4 3AG

Last inspected: Feb 2018

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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