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Energy Performance Certificate

3 Forster Mill, Iron Row

LS29 7FE

ILKLEY

Current

C

75

Potential

B

82

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced flat is located in ILKLEY, LS29 7FE. The property offers 79m² (850 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. The property holds an EPC rating of C (75/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (82/100). Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £850, comprising £509 for heating, £265 for hot water, and £76 for lighting. The property produces 2.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 3 Forster Mill Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 75/100, this ILKLEY property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £850 are approximately £950 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 2.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the LS29 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property75
Average60
+25% better
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vs ILKLEY

This property75
Average61
+23% better
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vs LS29

This property75
Average60
+25% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 75/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £142/year less than the ILKLEY average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(75 points)

Potential Rating

B(82 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 10 Jan 2023

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Property Information

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Full Address

3 Forster Mill

Iron Row

Burley In Wharfedale

LS29 7FE

ILKLEY

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Property Type

Flat

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

79.0

3.0 total rooms

3.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (private)

Efficiency Score

75 / 100

Potential: 82

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CO₂ Emissions

2.6 tonnes/year

34 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

198 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

10 Jan 2023

rental

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About ILKLEY

ILKLEY is situated in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire. Properties in ILKLEY have an average EPC rating of D (score 61/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £483 below the ILKLEY average, offering good value. The LS29 postcode district contains over 11600 registered properties. Like many ILKLEY properties, this home features period architecture with character typical of Victorian-era construction.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Room heaters, electric

£509.0/yr

Save £264/yr

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Hot Water

£265.0/yr

Save £143/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£76.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Granite or whinstone, with internal insulation

Very Good
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Roof

(another dwelling above)

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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, insulated

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Heating System

Room heaters, electric

Very Poor

Main Fuel

electricity (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Burley Oaks Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayLS29 7EJ
?Not yet rated

Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayLS29 7RQ

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Askwith Community Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayLS21 2HX

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Outstanding

Ashfield Primary School

Primary
📍1.6 miles awayLS21 2DF
?Not yet rated

Menston Primary School

Primary
📍1.9 miles awayLS29 6NY
?Not yet rated

Westgate Primary School

Primary
📍2 miles awayLS21 3JS

Last inspected: Jul 2018

Good

Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College

Secondary
📍2.1 miles awayLS21 2BB

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Good

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Otley

Primary
📍2.2 miles awayLS21 3AP

Last inspected: Nov 2018

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
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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

Very Low Crime14 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

9 incidents (64%)

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Anti-social behaviour

1 incidents (7%)

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Criminal damage

1 incidents (7%)

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Public order

1 incidents (7%)

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Shoplifting

1 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. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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