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Below Average Efficiency — Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

2b Grape Lane

YO22 4BA

WHITBY

Current

E

40

Potential

D

60

📅 Upcoming Regulation Change — Plan Ahead

The government has proposed raising the minimum EPC standard to C by 2028 for new rental tenancies and 2030 for all tenancies. This E-rated property would need to improve by two bands to comply. Acting now costs less and avoids deadline pressure.

Now

E

Current rating

Target (2028)

C

Minimum required

Achievable

D

With improvements

Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

£1,835

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,227

potential per year

This property costs approximately £35 more per year than the UK average. Improvements could save up to £608 annually.

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach D — saving up to £608/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Journey to A
EA
26,000
Property Value Boost
Investment
£26,000
Payback
~15 yrs
Current Costs
£1,835/yr
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New A-Rated Boiler

Your heating is rated Very Poor. Compare local boiler installers.

Save £548/yrPayback: ~6 years+5 EPC points
£3,500
Cost
2
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

Save £608/yrPayback: ~6 years+10 EPC points
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£3,500
£11,000
Cost
3
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External Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Very Poor. External insulation can dramatically cut heat loss.

Save £400/yrPayback: ~30 years+8 EPC points
£12,000
Cost
4
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Double Glazing

Your windows are rated Very Poor. Modern A-rated double glazing reduces drafts and heat loss.

Save £150/yrPayback: ~47 years+2 EPC points
£7,000
Cost

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About This E-Rated Property

This terraced flat is located in WHITBY, YO22 4BA. The property offers 88m² (947 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. The property has an EPC rating of E (40/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a D rating (60/100). The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs £8,000-£14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. The roof space has been converted to living space, with insulation between the rafters. Single glazing is a significant source of heat loss, accounting for up to 25% of a home's heat escaping through windows. Upgrading to double glazing typically costs £400-£600 per window but improves thermal comfort and can reduce noise by up to 30dB. Estimated annual energy costs are £1835, comprising £1362 for heating, £408 for hot water, and £65 for lighting. The property produces 5.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. The property last sold in March 2021 for £140,000.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

E(40 points)

Achievable Rating

D(60 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 7 Jan 2019

Building Elements — Improvement Opportunities

Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.

🧱 Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Roof room(s), insulated

Good

🪟 Windows

Single glazed

Very Poor

📦 Floor

(another dwelling below)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, electric

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

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

Very Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

2b Grape Lane

YO22 4BA

WHITBY

🏠

Property Type

Flat

Mid-Terrace

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

📐

Floor Area

88.0

5.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

5.6 tonnes/year

📊

Energy Consumption

378 kWh/m²/year

E-Rated Properties in WHITBY

WHITBY has a mix of older and newer housing stock. E-rated properties in this area typically pre-date modern insulation standards but are strong candidates for improvement — particularly insulation and heating system upgrades, which can lift ratings by two or more bands.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, electric

£1362 /yr

Save £548/yr

🚿 Hot Water

£408 /yr

Save £62/yr

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy

£65 /yr

💷 Sales History

Improving from E to C typically adds 3–5% per band to property value.

£140,000

F

Mar 2021

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

West Cliff Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayYO21 3EG

Last inspected: Apr 2022

Good

Airy Hill Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayYO21 1PZ

Last inspected: May 2022

Good

Caedmon College Whitby

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awayYO21 1LA

Last inspected: Feb 2022

Good

Stakesby Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayYO21 1HY

Last inspected: Feb 2023

Good

East Whitby Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayYO22 4HU

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

Eskdale School

Secondary
📍1.1 miles awayYO22 4HS

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Ruswarp Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayYO21 1NJ

Last inspected: Jun 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Hawsker Cum Stainsacre Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Primary
📍2.2 miles awayYO22 4LA

Last inspected: Apr 2023

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: 207 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:207 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
⬆️

Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:31 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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Area Safety

Above Average120 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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Anti-social behaviour

40 incidents (33%)

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violent crime

39 incidents (33%)

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Shoplifting

12 incidents (10%)

👜

Theft

8 incidents (7%)

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Criminal damage

7 incidents (6%)

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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