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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

4 Mount Pleasant, Menston

LS29 6AR

ILKLEY

Current

G

10

Potential

A

92

This G-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£5,296

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£832

potential per year

This property costs approximately £3,496 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £4,464 annually.

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

Off the cost of an air source heat pump. Available now — limited places.

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Free

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How to Improve This G-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a A rating — saving up to £4,464 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Journey to A
GA
39,000
Property Value Boost
Investment
£21,000
Payback
~2 yrs
Current Costs
£5,296/yr
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New A-Rated Boiler

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

Save £3384/yrPayback: ~1 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 £4464/yrPayback: ~1 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
3
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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated Very Poor. Cheapest upgrade with fastest payback — top up to 270mm.

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£1,000
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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
Cost
5
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Why Does This Property Have a G Rating?

This terraced house is located in ILKLEY, LS29 6AR. The property offers 56m² (603 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. Currently rated G (10/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (92/100). The roof space has been converted to living space, with insulation between the rafters. 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 £5296, comprising £3961 for heating, £1174 for hot water, and £161 for lighting. The property produces 7.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

G(10 points)

Achievable Rating

A(92 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 7 Jun 2023

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 or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Roof room(s), no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, electric

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

38.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets

Average

Property Information

📍

Full Address

4 Mount Pleasant

Menston

LS29 6AR

ILKLEY

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Property Type

House

Enclosed Mid-Terrace

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

56.0

3.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

7.5 tonnes/year

133 kg/m²

📊

Energy Consumption

787 kWh/m²/year

G-Rated Properties in ILKLEY

ILKLEY properties with G ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (LS29) 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

£3961 /yr

Save £3384/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£1174 /yr

Save £1019/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

38.0% low energy

£161 /yr

Save £61/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Menston Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayLS29 6NY
?Not yet rated

Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayLS29 7RQ

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Secondary
📍1.1 miles awayLS29 6AE

Last inspected: Nov 2014

Outstanding

Burley Oaks Primary School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayLS29 7EJ
?Not yet rated

Hawksworth Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayLS20 8NX

Last inspected: Dec 2018

Good

Tranmere Park Primary School

Primary
📍1.7 miles awayLS20 8JJ

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

Guiseley Primary School

Primary
📍1.9 miles awayLS20 9DA

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Guiseley School

Secondary
📍1.9 miles awayLS20 8DT

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

Superfast Broadband

Average download speed: 165 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
⬇️

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

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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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