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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

33, Elm Park

WF8 4LQ

PONTEFRACT

Current

F

37

Potential

C

79

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,911

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£864

potential per year

This property costs approximately £111 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £1,047 annually.

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ 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 C rating — saving up to £1,047 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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FA
32,500
Property Value Boost
Investment
£23,500
Payback
~10 yrs
Current Costs
£1,911/yr
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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
2
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

Save £1047/yrPayback: ~3 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
3
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Solar Panels + Battery

Your house is ideal for solar. OVO: UK's #1 green energy supplier.

Save £1000/yrPayback: ~11 years+7 EPC points
£11,000
Cost
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Double Glazing

Your windows are rated 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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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached house is located in PONTEFRACT, WF8 4LQ. The property offers 133m² (1432 sq ft) of spacious living space with 8 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated F (37/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (79/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. Estimated annual energy costs are £1911, comprising £1518 for heating, £290 for hot water, and £103 for lighting. The property produces 11.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(37 points)

Achievable Rating

C(79 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 22 May 2012

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

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average

🪟 Windows

Some secondary glazing

Poor

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Poor

💡 Lighting

31.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 31% of fixed outlets

Average

Property Information

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Full Address

33, Elm Park

WF8 4LQ

PONTEFRACT

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Property Type

House

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1930-1949

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Floor Area

133.0

8.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

11.0 tonnes/year

82 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

387 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in PONTEFRACT

PONTEFRACT properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (WF8) 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

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1518 /yr

Save £787/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£290 /yr

Save £219/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

31.0% low energy

£103 /yr

Save £41/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Carleton Park Junior and Infant School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayWF8 3PT

Last inspected: Jul 2019

Good

The King's School

Secondary
📍0.2 miles awayWF8 4JF

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

Larks Hill Junior and Infant School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayWF8 4RJ

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayWF8 4AA
?Not yet rated

Carleton High School

Secondary
📍0.7 miles awayWF8 3NW

Last inspected: Jul 2019

Good

Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayWF8 4BW

Last inspected: Feb 2019

Good

The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayWF8 3NP

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

St Giles C of E Academy

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayWF8 1HG

Last inspected: Mar 2020

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
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
⬆️

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 Crime229 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

98 incidents (43%)

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Anti-social behaviour

29 incidents (13%)

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Shoplifting

21 incidents (9%)

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Criminal damage

20 incidents (9%)

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Public order

16 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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