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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

4, Lancaster Place

WS3 3NF

WALSALL

Current

F

35

Potential

B

86

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,518

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£569

potential per year

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ 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 B rating — saving up to £949 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Journey to A
FA
32,500
Property Value Boost
Investment
£23,500
Payback
~10 yrs
Current Costs
£1,518/yr
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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
2
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

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Double Glazing

Your windows are rated Very 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 semi-detached house is located in WALSALL, WS3 3NF. The property offers 71m² (764 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. Currently rated F (35/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (86/100). The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Single glazing is a significant source of heat loss, accounting for up to 25% of a home's heat escaping through windows. Upgrading to double glazing typically costs £400-£600 per window but improves thermal comfort and can reduce noise by up to 30dB. Estimated annual energy costs are £1518, comprising £1082 for heating, £368 for hot water, and £68 for lighting. The property produces 6.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home. The property last sold in July 2022 for £203,500, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(35 points)

Achievable Rating

B(86 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 20 Oct 2015

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, 270 mm loft insulation

Good

🪟 Windows

Single glazed

Very Poor

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, mains gas

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

56.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets

Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

4, Lancaster Place

WS3 3NF

WALSALL

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1967-1975

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Floor Area

71.0

3.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

6.5 tonnes/year

91 kg/m²

📊

Energy Consumption

521 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in WALSALL

WALSALL properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (WS3) 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, mains gas

£1082 /yr

Save £632/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£368 /yr

Save £296/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

56.0% low energy

£68 /yr

Save £21/yr with improvements

💷 Sales History

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

£203,500

S

Jul 2022

£105,000

S

Dec 2015

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Walsall Academy

Secondary
📍0.2 miles awayWS3 3LX

Last inspected: Nov 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Bloxwich

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayWS3 3LY

Last inspected: Sept 2018

Good

All Saints National Academy

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayWS3 3LP

Last inspected: Jan 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Little Bloxwich CofE VC Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayWS3 3DL

Last inspected: Feb 2022

Good

Rivers Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayWS3 1LY

Last inspected: Feb 2022

Good

Lower Farm Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayWS3 3QH

Last inspected: Dec 2018

Good

Blakenall Heath Junior School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayWS3 3JF

Last inspected: Jan 2022

Good

Elmore Green Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayWS3 2HW

Last inspected: Jan 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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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.

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