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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

26B TOWERS WAY

LS6 4PJ

LEEDS

Current

F

23

Potential

D

60

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,798

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£899

potential per year

⚖️ Landlord Legal Compliance — Action Required

This F-rated property does not meet the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). Since April 2020, landlords cannot legally let properties rated F or G without a valid registered exemption. Fines of up to £30,000 apply. Immediate improvements are required to reach at least an E rating.

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🏛️ 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 D rating — saving up to £899 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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FA
32,500
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£9,000
Payback
~5 yrs
Current Costs
£1,798/yr
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Cavity Wall Insulation

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

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

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached flat is located in LEEDS, LS6 4PJ. The property offers 42m² (452 sq ft) of compact living space with 3 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 D rating (60/100). The property has modern timber frame or system-built walls, which typically offer good insulation properties when properly maintained. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1798, comprising £1433 for heating, £289 for hot water, and £76 for lighting. The property produces 4.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. IMPORTANT FOR LANDLORDS: With an EPC rating of F, this property does not meet the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). Since April 2020, landlords cannot legally let properties rated F or G without registering a valid exemption. Penalties for non-compliance can reach up to £30,000. Immediate improvements are required to bring the property to at least an E rating.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(23 points)

Achievable Rating

D(60 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 3 Aug 2021

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

Timber frame, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, insulated (assumed)

Average

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Good

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, electric

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy — No low energy lighting

Very Poor

Property Information

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Full Address

26B TOWERS WAY

LS6 4PJ

LEEDS

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Property Type

Flat

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

42.0

3.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

4.9 tonnes/year

117 kg/m²

📊

Energy Consumption

695 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in LEEDS

LEEDS properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (LS6) 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, electric

£1433 /yr

Save £732/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£289 /yr

Save £133/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy

£76 /yr

Save £34/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Urban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayLS6 4QD

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School

Secondary
📍0.2 miles awayLS6 4QE

Last inspected: Feb 2023

Good

Manor Wood Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayLS17 5DJ
?Not yet rated

Carr Manor Community School

All-through
📍0.3 miles awayLS17 5DJ

Last inspected: Jun 2018

Good

Meanwood Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayLS6 4LD

Last inspected: Jun 2013

Outstanding

St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayLS7 3QF

Last inspected: Feb 2020

Good

Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayLS17 6SX
?Not yet rated

Alder Tree Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayLS7 2DR
?Not yet rated

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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Area Safety

Higher Crime274 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
📊

violent crime

97 incidents (35%)

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Shoplifting

47 incidents (17%)

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Burglary

23 incidents (8%)

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Criminal damage

22 incidents (8%)

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Anti-social behaviour

18 incidents (7%)

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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