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Below Average Efficiency โ€” Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

4, Newstead Avenue

WF1 2PG

WAKEFIELD

Current

E

47

Potential

B

87

๐Ÿ“… Upcoming Regulation Change โ€” Plan Ahead

The government has proposed raising the minimum EPC standard to C by 2028 for new rental tenancies and 2030 for all tenancies. This E-rated property would need to improve by two bands to comply. Acting now costs less and avoids deadline pressure.

Now

E

Current rating

Target (2028)

C

Minimum required

Achievable

B

With improvements

Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

ยฃ1,107

estimated per year

UK Average

ยฃ1,800

per year

After Improvements

ยฃ500

potential per year

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach B โ€” saving up to ยฃ607/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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๐Ÿ’ฐ Save ยฃ2,322/year

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Eโ†’A
+ยฃ26,000
Property Value Boost
Investment
ยฃ25,000
Payback
~11 yrs
Current Costs
ยฃ1,107/yr
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ยฃ23,220 over 10 years

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New A-Rated Boiler

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Save ยฃ565/yrPayback: ~6 years+5 EPC points
ยฃ3,500
Cost
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Ultra-efficient heating with ยฃ7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

Save ยฃ607/yrPayback: ~6 years+10 EPC points
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ยฃ3,500
ยฃ11,000
Cost
4
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Double Glazing

Your windows are rated Very Poor. Modern A-rated double glazing reduces drafts and heat loss.

Save ยฃ150/yrPayback: ~47 years+2 EPC points
ยฃ7,000
Cost

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About This E-Rated Property

This semi-detached house is located in WAKEFIELD, WF1 2PG. The property offers 80mยฒ (861 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. The property has an EPC rating of E (47/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (87/100). The loft insulation is rated very good, meeting or exceeding the recommended 270mm depth for optimal thermal performance. 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 ยฃ400-ยฃ600 per window but improves thermal comfort and can reduce noise by up to 30dB. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ1107, comprising ยฃ960 for heating, ยฃ69 for hot water, and ยฃ78 for lighting. The property produces 5.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
Potential
C69-80
D55-68
E39-54
Current
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

E(47 points)

Achievable Rating

B(87 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 4 Sept 2012

Building Elements โ€” Improvement Opportunities

Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.

๐Ÿงฑ Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Good

๐Ÿ—๏ธ Roof

Pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation

Very Good

๐ŸชŸ Windows

Single glazed

Very Poor

๐Ÿ“ฆ Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Room heaters, mains gas

Poor

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

NaN

Average

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

25.0% low energy โ€” Low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets

Average

Property Information

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Full Address

4, Newstead Avenue

WF1 2PG

WAKEFIELD

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

80.0 mยฒ

5.0 total rooms

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

5.6 tonnes/year

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Energy Consumption

363 kWh/mยฒ/year

E-Rated Properties in WAKEFIELD

WAKEFIELD has a mix of older and newer housing stock. E-rated properties in this area typically pre-date modern insulation standards but are strong candidates for improvement โ€” particularly insulation and heating system upgrades, which can lift ratings by two or more bands.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs โ€” Current vs Potential

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Room heaters, mains gas

ยฃ960 /yr

Save ยฃ565/yr

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

ยฃ69 /yr

Save ยฃ9/yr

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

25.0% low energy

ยฃ78 /yr

Save ยฃ33/yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Outwood Grange Academy

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.2 miles awayโ€ขWF1 2PF

Last inspected: Feb 2012

โญOutstanding

Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขWF1 2PH

Last inspected: Apr 2019

โญOutstanding

Rooks Nest Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขWF1 3DX

Last inspected: Mar 2023

โœ“Good

Wrenthorpe Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขWF2 0LW

Last inspected: Mar 2020

โœ“Good

Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขWF3 3HU

Last inspected: Apr 2023

โญOutstanding

Newton Hill Community School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1 miles awayโ€ขWF1 2HR

Last inspected: May 2019

โœ“Good

Jerry Clay Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.1 miles awayโ€ขWF2 0NP

Last inspected: Oct 2023

โญOutstanding

East Ardsley Primary Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.4 miles awayโ€ขWF3 2BA

Last inspected: Mar 2019

โœ“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

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

โšก Gigabit Available
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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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