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22 Derbyshire Hill Road

WA9 2LH

ST. HELENS

Current

C

70

Potential

B

87

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in ST. HELENS, WA9 2LH. The property offers 66m² (710 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. The property holds an EPC rating of C (70/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (87/100). 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. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £853, comprising £649 for heating, £130 for hot water, and £74 for lighting. The property produces 2.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in September 2017 for £49,500.

How Does 22 Derbyshire Hill Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 70/100, this ST. HELENS property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £853 are approximately £947 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 2.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the WA9 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property70
Average60
+17% better
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vs ST. HELENS

This property70
Average61
+15% better
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vs WA9

This property70
Average64
+9% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 70/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £177/year more than the ST. HELENS average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(70 points)

Potential Rating

B(87 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 4 Nov 2024

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Property Information

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Full Address

22 Derbyshire Hill Road

WA9 2LH

ST. HELENS

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

66.0

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

70 / 100

Potential: 87

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CO₂ Emissions

2.5 tonnes/year

38 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

216 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

4 Nov 2024

rental

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About ST. HELENS

ST. HELENS is situated in Cheshire, North West. Properties in ST. HELENS have an average EPC rating of D (score 61/100). The WA9 postcode district contains over 21400 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the ST. HELENS area.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£49,500

15 September 2017

Type: Terraced

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£649.0/yr

Save £111/yr

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Hot Water

£130.0/yr

Save £41/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£74.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor
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Roof

Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Broad Oak Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayWA9 2JE

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayWA9 2JE

Last inspected: Apr 2019

Good

St Cuthbert's Catholic High School

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awayWA9 3HE

Last inspected: Jul 2022

Good

St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Academy

Secondary
📍0.7 miles awayWA11 9BB
?Not yet rated

Allanson Street Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayWA9 1PL

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

St. Mary's Catholic Primary Blackbrook

Primary
📍1 miles awayWA11 9QY

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Sutton Oak CofE Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayWA9 3QD

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Merton Bank Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayWA9 1EJ

Last inspected: Nov 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
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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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Area Safety

Higher Crime275 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

115 incidents (42%)

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Criminal damage

34 incidents (12%)

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Drugs

31 incidents (11%)

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Public order

23 incidents (8%)

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Theft

15 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. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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