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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

4, Equilibrium, Lindley

HD3 3HL

HUDDERSFIELD

Current

F

38

Potential

D

65

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£908

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£513

potential per year

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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 D rating — saving up to £395 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Journey to A
FA
32,500
Property Value Boost
Investment
£9,000
Payback
~10 yrs
Current Costs
£908/yr
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Cavity Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Very Poor. Cavity fill is quick and cost-effective.

Save £250/yrPayback: ~8 years+4 EPC points
£2,000
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New A-Rated Boiler

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

Save £240/yrPayback: ~15 years+5 EPC points
£3,500
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

Save £395/yrPayback: ~9 years+10 EPC points
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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached flat is located in HUDDERSFIELD, HD3 3HL. The property offers 62.2m² (670 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. Currently rated F (38/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a D rating (65/100). Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £908, comprising £597 for heating, £253 for hot water, and £58 for lighting. The property produces 3.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in March 2021 for £93,000.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(38 points)

Achievable Rating

D(65 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 7 Aug 2009

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

Sandstone, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

(another dwelling above)

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Good

📦 Floor

(other premises below)

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, electric

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

17.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets

Poor

Property Information

📍

Full Address

4, Equilibrium

Lindley

HD3 3HL

HUDDERSFIELD

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Property Type

Flat

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

62.2

2.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

3.4 tonnes/year

55 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

367 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in HUDDERSFIELD

HUDDERSFIELD properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (HD3) 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

£597 /yr

Save £240/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£253 /yr

Save £132/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

17.0% low energy

£58 /yr

Save £23/yr with improvements

💷 Sales History

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

£93,000

F

Mar 2021

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Reinwood Infant and Nursery School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayHD3 4YL

Last inspected: Dec 2021

Good

Reinwood Community Junior School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayHD3 4YL

Last inspected: Apr 2022

Good

Salendine Nook High School Academy

Secondary
📍0.4 miles awayHD3 4GN

Last inspected: Dec 2019

Good

Lindley Junior School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayHD3 3LY

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Lindley Church of England Infant School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayHD3 3NE

Last inspected: May 2022

Good

Royds Hall, A Share Academy

All-through
📍0.8 miles awayHD3 4HA

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayHD3 4QT

Last inspected: Feb 2022

Good

St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy

Primary
📍1 miles awayHD2 2BJ
?Not yet rated

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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