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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

28, Ouse Lea

YO30 6SA

YORK

Current

F

32

Potential

E

53

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,763

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,162

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.

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🏠 ECO4 Scheme

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 £601 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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FA
32,500
Property Value Boost
Investment
£6,500
Payback
~6 yrs
Current Costs
£1,763/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
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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
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

Save £601/yrPayback: ~6 years+10 EPC points
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£11,000
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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This terraced flat is located in YORK, YO30 6SA. The property offers 76m² (818 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. Currently rated F (32/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a E rating (53/100). Underfloor heating provides even heat distribution and works particularly well with heat pumps due to the lower water temperatures required. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. The flat roof has poor insulation. Flat roof insulation is more complex but essential for preventing heat loss and condensation issues, typically costing £1,000-£3,000 depending on access and method. 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 £1763, comprising £1328 for heating, £317 for hot water, and £118 for lighting. The property produces 10.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home. The property last sold in November 2019 for £230,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

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(32 points)

Achievable Rating

E(53 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 2 Aug 2016

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

Flat, limited insulation

Very Poor

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

(another dwelling below)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

Electric underfloor heating

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy — No low energy lighting

Very Poor

Property Information

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Full Address

28, Ouse Lea

YO30 6SA

YORK

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Property Type

Flat

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1967-1975

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Floor Area

76.0

3.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

10.0 tonnes/year

133 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

788 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in YORK

YORK properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (YO30) 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

Electric underfloor heating

£1328 /yr

Save £492/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£317 /yr

Save £50/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy

£118 /yr

Save £59/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.

£230,000

F

Nov 2019

£165,000

F

Sept 2016

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Clifton Green Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayYO30 6JA

Last inspected: May 2022

Good

Vale of York Academy

Secondary
📍0.4 miles awayYO30 6ZS

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Good

Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayYO26 4YZ

Last inspected: Nov 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Burton Green Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayYO30 6JE

Last inspected: Apr 2019

Good

Poppleton Road Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayYO26 4UP
?Not yet rated

Clifton With Rawcliffe Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayYO30 5TA

Last inspected: Jul 2021

Good

Lakeside Primary Academy

Primary
📍1 miles awayYO30 4YL

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Good

Haxby Road Primary Academy

Primary
📍1 miles awayYO31 8JN

Last inspected: Jul 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

Superfast Broadband

Average download speed: 268 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:268 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:40 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

BTSkyTalkTalkPlusnet

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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