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Energy Performance Certificate

39, Waterloo Road

M8 8BY

MANCHESTER

Current

D

60

Potential

C

77

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced flat is located in MANCHESTER, M8 8BY. The property offers 57m² (614 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. With an EPC rating of D (60/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (77/100). 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. 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 £724, comprising £559 for heating, £95 for hot water, and £70 for lighting. The property produces 3.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. For landlords: This rental property with a D rating is positioned above the current minimum standard. With proposed changes to require a C rating by 2028, modest improvements now could future-proof your compliance.

How Does 39, Waterloo Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 60/100, this MANCHESTER property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £724 are approximately £1076 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. With 57m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². At 3.3 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 M8 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property60
Average60
At average
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vs MANCHESTER

This property60
Average63
-5% below
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vs M8

This property60
Average60
At average

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 60/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £110/year more than the MANCHESTER average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(60 points)

Potential Rating

C(77 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 10 Jun 2013

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Property Information

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Full Address

39, Waterloo Road

M8 8BY

MANCHESTER

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Property Type

Flat

End-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

57.0

3.0 total rooms

3.0 heated

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Tenure

rental (private)

Efficiency Score

60 / 100

Potential: 77

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CO₂ Emissions

3.3 tonnes/year

57 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

299 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

10 Jun 2013

assessment for green deal

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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). The M8 postcode district contains over 10300 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

£559.0/yr

Save £253/yr

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Hot Water

£95.0/yr

Save £21/yr

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Lighting

0.0% low energy

£70.0/yr

Save £35/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor
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Roof

(another dwelling above)

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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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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

No low energy lighting

Very Poor
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Cheetwood Primary School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayM8 8EJ

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Unity Community Primary

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayM7 4YE

Last inspected: May 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Marlborough Road Academy

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayM7 4XD

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

St Chad's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayM8 0SP
?Not yet rated

St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayM7 4XG

Last inspected: Jan 2010

Outstanding

Cheetham CofE Community Academy

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayM8 9FR

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

River View Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayM7 1QZ

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

The Friars Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayM3 7EU

Last inspected: Mar 2020

⚠️Requires improvement

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

Superfast Broadband

Average download speed: 165 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:165 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:25 Mbps
Maximum:50 Mbps

Available Providers

BTSkyTalkTalkPlusnet

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 Crime3 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

3 incidents (100%)

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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