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34 GRIMSHAW LANE, ORMSKIRK

L39 1PD

ORMSKIRK

Current

G

17

Potential

C

75

This G-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£3,182

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,230

potential per year

This property costs approximately £1,382 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £1,952 annually.

💰 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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Free

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How to Improve This G-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a C rating — saving up to £1,952 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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GA
39,000
Property Value Boost
Investment
£27,000
Payback
~5 yrs
Current Costs
£3,182/yr
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New A-Rated Boiler

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

Save £1594/yrPayback: ~2 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 £1952/yrPayback: ~2 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
3
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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
4
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Your house is ideal for solar. OVO: UK's #1 green energy supplier.

Save £1000/yrPayback: ~11 years+7 EPC points
£11,000
Cost
5
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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 G Rating?

This semi-detached house is located in ORMSKIRK, L39 1PD. The property offers 101m² (1087 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated G (17/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (75/100). The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. 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 £3182, comprising £2588 for heating, £497 for hot water, and £97 for lighting. The property produces 9.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home. The property last sold in September 2021 for £195,100.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

G(17 points)

Achievable Rating

C(75 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 12 Apr 2021

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, 75 mm loft insulation

Average

🪟 Windows

Mostly double glazing

Poor

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, electric

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

75.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets

Very Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

34 GRIMSHAW LANE

ORMSKIRK

L39 1PD

ORMSKIRK

🏠

Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

📐

Floor Area

101.0

5.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

9.6 tonnes/year

95 kg/m²

📊

Energy Consumption

534 kWh/m²/year

G-Rated Properties in ORMSKIRK

ORMSKIRK properties with G ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (L39) 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

Room heaters, electric

£2588 /yr

Save £1594/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£497 /yr

Save £369/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

75.0% low energy

£97 /yr

💷 Sales History

Note: EPC improvements typically add 3–5% per band to property value. Moving from G to C could add significant value.

£195,100

S

Sept 2021

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Ormskirk West End School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayL39 1PA

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

Ormskirk Asmall Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayL39 3PJ

Last inspected: Dec 2018

Good

Ormskirk Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayL39 2DP

Last inspected: Oct 2019

Good

Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayL39 3LQ

Last inspected: Dec 2019

Good

St Bede's Catholic High School

Secondary
📍0.9 miles awayL39 4TA

Last inspected: Jun 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Ormskirk School

Secondary
📍1.1 miles awayL39 2AT
?Not yet rated

Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayL39 5AS

Last inspected: Jun 2012

Outstanding

Aughton St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍2 miles awayL39 5DG

Last inspected: Dec 2008

Outstanding

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

Moderate91 incidents/month

Crime levels are moderate in the surrounding area (1-mile radius)

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
📊

violent crime

41 incidents (45%)

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Anti-social behaviour

20 incidents (22%)

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Criminal damage

5 incidents (5%)

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Shoplifting

5 incidents (5%)

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Other crime

5 incidents (5%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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.

Public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.