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Energy Performance Certificate

4 Chapel Street

WN5 0AG

ORRELL

Current

F

36

Potential

C

71

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£2,090

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,047

potential per year

This property costs approximately £290 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £1,043 annually.

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🏛️ 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 £1,043 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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FA
32,500
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Investment
£26,000
Payback
~10 yrs
Current Costs
£2,090/yr
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New A-Rated Boiler

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

Save £1098/yrPayback: ~3 years+5 EPC points
£3,500
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2
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

Save £1043/yrPayback: ~3 years+10 EPC points
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£3,500
£11,000
Cost
3
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External Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Very Poor. External insulation can dramatically cut heat loss.

Save £400/yrPayback: ~30 years+8 EPC points
£12,000
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
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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This flat is located in ORRELL, WN5 0AG. The property offers 43m² (463 sq ft) of compact living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. Currently rated F (36/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (71/100). The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs £8,000-£14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. 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 £2090, comprising £1727 for heating, £325 for hot water, and £38 for lighting. The property produces 1.1 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low 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(36 points)

Achievable Rating

C(71 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 29 Aug 2025

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

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, insulated (assumed)

Average

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Poor

📦 Floor

(other premises below)

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, electric

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy — Good lighting efficiency

Good

Property Information

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Full Address

4 Chapel Street

WN5 0AG

ORRELL

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Property Type

Flat

Not Recorded

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Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

43.0

2.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

1.1 tonnes/year

26 kg/m²

📊

Energy Consumption

267 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in ORRELL

ORRELL properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (WN5) 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

£1727 /yr

Save £1098/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£325 /yr

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy

£38 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayWN5 0AW
?Not yet rated

St John's CofE Primary School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayWN5 0DT

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Dean Trust Wigan

Secondary
📍0.2 miles awayWN5 0DQ

Last inspected: Oct 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

St Peter's Catholic High School

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awayWN5 8NU

Last inspected: Feb 2019

Good

St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayWN5 9LW

Last inspected: Nov 2018

Good

Westfield Community School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayWN5 9XN

Last inspected: May 2013

Outstanding

Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayWN3 6BL

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Orrell Holgate Academy

Primary
📍1 miles awayWN5 8SJ

Last inspected: Sept 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
⬇️

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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