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Energy Performance Certificate

3, Lakeside Close

NN5 7FG

Northampton

Current

C

78

Potential

B

89

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in Northampton, NN5 7FG. The property offers 140m² (1507 sq ft) of spacious living space. The property holds an EPC rating of C (78/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (89/100). This property benefits from a air source heat pump system, which can deliver 3-4 units of heat for every unit of electricity used. Heat pumps are eligible for the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, making them increasingly popular for UK homes seeking to reduce carbon emissions. Estimated annual energy costs are £983, comprising £484 for heating, £384 for hot water, and £115 for lighting. The property produces 2.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 3 Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 78/100, this Northampton property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £983 are approximately £817 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 140m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 2.7 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 NN5 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property78
Average60
+30% better
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vs Northampton

This property78
Average78
At average
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vs NN5

This property78
Average65
+20% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 78/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £544/year more than the Northampton 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(78 points)

Potential Rating

B(89 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 9 Nov 2021

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Property Information

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Full Address

3

Lakeside Close

Dallington

NN5 7FG

Northampton

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

2020

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Floor Area

140.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

78 / 100

Potential: 89

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CO₂ Emissions

2.7 tonnes/year

19 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

112 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

9 Nov 2021

new dwelling

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About Northampton

Northampton is situated in Northamptonshire, East Midlands. Properties in Northampton have an average EPC rating of C (score 78/100). The NN5 postcode district contains over 16200 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric

£484.0/yr

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Hot Water

£384.0/yr

Save £155/yr

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Lighting

80.0% low energy

£115.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.17 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.08 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.11 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Heating System

Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric

Good

Main Fuel

Electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayNN5 7HX

Last inspected: Nov 2021

⚠️Requires improvement

Chiltern Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayNN5 6BW

Last inspected: Jan 2020

⚠️Requires improvement

Kings Heath Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayNN5 7LN

Last inspected: Apr 2023

Good

Lyncrest Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayNN5 5PE

Last inspected: Jul 2022

Good

Earl Spencer Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayNN5 7DE

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

Hopping Hill Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayNN5 6DT

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

St James Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayNN5 7AG

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

Millway Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayNN5 6ES

Last inspected: Mar 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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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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