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39 The Downs, Middleton

M24 1TJ

MANCHESTER

Current

C

74

Potential

B

88

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in MANCHESTER, M24 1TJ. The property offers 90m² (969 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. The property holds an EPC rating of C (74/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (88/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The property has modern timber frame or system-built walls, which typically offer good insulation properties when properly maintained. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1160, comprising £842 for heating, £187 for hot water, and £131 for lighting. The property produces 2.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 39 The Downs Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 74/100, this MANCHESTER property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £1160 are approximately £640 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. The 90m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². At 2.8 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 M24 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property74
Average60
+23% better
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vs MANCHESTER

This property74
Average63
+17% better
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vs M24

This property74
Average63
+17% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 74/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £546/year more than the MANCHESTER 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(74 points)

Potential Rating

B(88 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 5 Dec 2023

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Property Information

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Full Address

39 The Downs

Middleton

M24 1TJ

MANCHESTER

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1967-1975

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Floor Area

90.0

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (social)

Efficiency Score

74 / 100

Potential: 88

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CO₂ Emissions

2.8 tonnes/year

31 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

175 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

5 Dec 2023

not sale or rental

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About MANCHESTER

MANCHESTER is situated in Greater Manchester, North West. Properties in MANCHESTER have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £228 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The M24 postcode district contains over 17400 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£842.0/yr

Save £159/yr

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Hot Water

£187.0/yr

Save £55/yr

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Lighting

89.0% low energy

£131.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

System built, with external insulation

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 89% of fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayM24 1PY

Last inspected: Apr 2019

Good

Alkrington Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayM24 1JZ

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Alkrington

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayM24 1GD

Last inspected: Nov 2021

⚠️Requires improvement

St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayM24 1FL

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

Co-op Academy North Manchester

Secondary
📍0.7 miles awayM9 7SS

Last inspected: Feb 2019

Good

Crosslee Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayM9 6TG
?Not yet rated

Middleton Technology School

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awayM24 2GT

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayM24 2BE

Last inspected: Nov 2019

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

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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.

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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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