Home Checkup
⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

26 Ulverston Close

L31 9BB

LIVERPOOL

Current

F

33

Potential

C

76

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,271

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£432

potential per year

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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

Check Eligibility →

🏠 ECO4 Scheme

Free

Free insulation & heating upgrades for eligible households on benefits or low income.

Check Eligibility →

📉 0% VAT

Save ~20%

Zero VAT on heat pumps, insulation, and solar panels until 2027. Applies automatically.

Get Solar Quote →

How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a C rating — saving up to £839 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

My Priority Is...

Showing quick wins with fastest payback first

💰 Save £1,089/year

With 2 selected upgrades

Journey to A
FA
32,500
Property Value Boost
Investment
£5,500
Payback
~5 yrs
Current Costs
£1,271/yr
🔮

Future Energy Price Simulator

Drag to see how rising prices affect your savings

0%
Today's Prices
Today+10%+20%+30%+40%+50%

Your Savings Today

£1,089/yr

£10,890 over 10 years

Move slider to see

£1,089/yr

£10,890 over 10 years

Build Your Upgrade Plan

Sorted by best return on investment (quick wins first)

1
🧱

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
2
🌱

Air Source Heat Pump

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

Save £839/yrPayback: ~4 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost

Get FREE Quotes in Liverpool

Compare prices from trusted local tradesmen - no obligation, 100% free

Trusted by thousands of UK homeowners

Advertisement

Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This semi-detached flat is located in LIVERPOOL, L31 9BB. The property offers 25m² (269 sq ft) of compact living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. Currently rated F (33/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (76/100). The property uses electric storage heaters, which charge overnight on cheaper electricity tariffs. While having low installation costs, running costs are typically higher than gas central heating. A heat pump could reduce electricity use by 60-70%. 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 £1271, comprising £445 for heating, £796 for hot water, and £30 for lighting. The property produces 4.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. The property last sold in July 2022 for £82,500.

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(33 points)

Achievable Rating

C(76 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 21 Sept 2022

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

(another dwelling above)

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Good

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Electric storage heaters

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

26 Ulverston Close

L31 9BB

LIVERPOOL

🏠

Property Type

Flat

Semi-Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

📐

Floor Area

25.0

2.0 total rooms

🌍

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 tonnes/year

174 kg/m²

📊

Energy Consumption

1030 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in LIVERPOOL

LIVERPOOL properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (L31) that have undergone improvement works have seen significant increases in EPC ratings and corresponding reductions in energy bills.

🗺️

Location & Nearby Area

Scroll to load map

Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Electric storage heaters

£445 /yr

Save £203/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£796 /yr

Save £636/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy

£30 /yr

💷 Sales History

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

£82,500

S

Jul 2022

Advertisement

🏫

Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Deyes High School

Secondary
📍0.3 miles awayL31 6DE

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

Northway Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayL31 9AA

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

St Andrews Church of England Primary School, Maghull

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayL31 6DE

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

Maricourt Catholic High School

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awayL31 3DZ

Last inspected: May 2022

Good

St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayL31 0BP
?Not yet rated

Summerhill Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayL31 3DT

Last inspected: Apr 2023

Good

Green Park Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayL31 8BW

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Good

St John Bosco Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayL31 8BW

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.

🌐

Broadband & Connectivity

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
⬆️

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.

Getting Ripped Off by Your Local Tradesman in Liverpool?

Find out with a 100% FREE quote - costs nothing, no obligation

🔧👷🏠
Find Trades
🛡️

Area Safety

Above Average109 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has slightly above average crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
📊

violent crime

42 incidents (39%)

🔥

Criminal damage

14 incidents (13%)

🔊

Anti-social behaviour

13 incidents (12%)

⚖️

Public order

12 incidents (11%)

👜

Theft

6 incidents (6%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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.

Public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.