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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

237, Gisburn Road

BB18 5LG

BARNOLDSWICK

Current

F

23

Potential

E

50

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£2,410

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,661

potential per year

This property costs approximately £610 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £749 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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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 £749 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Journey to A
FA
32,500
Property Value Boost
Investment
£17,500
Payback
~8 yrs
Current Costs
£2,410/yr
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Loft Insulation

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

Save £200/yrPayback: ~5 years+3 EPC points
£1,000
Cost
2
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Cavity Wall Insulation

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

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£2,000
Cost
3
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Save £1000/yrPayback: ~11 years+7 EPC points
£11,000
Cost
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

Save £749/yrPayback: ~5 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This terraced house is located in BARNOLDSWICK, BB18 5LG. The property offers 116m² (1249 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated F (23/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a E rating (50/100). 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, 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 £2410, comprising £2220 for heating, £77 for hot water, and £113 for lighting. The property produces 11.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home. The property last sold in September 2022 for £197,500.

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(23 points)

Achievable Rating

E(50 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 4 Jun 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

Pitched, no insulation

Very Poor

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, dual fuel (mineral and wood)

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Average

💡 Lighting

9.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 9% of fixed outlets

Very Poor

Property Information

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Full Address

237, Gisburn Road

BB18 5LG

BARNOLDSWICK

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

116.0

5.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

11.0 tonnes/year

97 kg/m²

📊

Energy Consumption

499 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in BARNOLDSWICK

BARNOLDSWICK properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (BB18) 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

Room heaters, dual fuel (mineral and wood)

£2220 /yr

Save £662/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£77 /yr

Save £33/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

9.0% low energy

£113 /yr

Save £54/yr with improvements

💷 Sales History

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

£197,500

T

Sept 2022

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Barnoldswick

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayBB18 5EN

Last inspected: Feb 2023

Good

Gisburn Road Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayBB18 5LS

Last inspected: Jun 2021

Good

Coates Lane Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayBB18 6EZ

Last inspected: Oct 2019

Good

Barnoldswick Church of England Controlled Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayBB18 5TB

Last inspected: Jul 2022

Good

West Craven High School

Secondary
📍1 miles awayBB18 5TB

Last inspected: Jun 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Salterforth Primary School

Primary
📍1.6 miles awayBB18 5UD

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

Thornton in Craven Community Primary School

Primary
📍2.2 miles awayBD23 3SX

Last inspected: Jun 2018

Good

Earby Springfield Primary School

Primary
📍2.5 miles awayBB18 6SJ

Last inspected: Dec 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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