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Below Average Efficiency — Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

4, Rochbury Close

OL11 5JF

ROCHDALE

Current

E

48

Potential

B

81

📅 Upcoming Regulation Change — 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

£1,686

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£870

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 — saving up to £816/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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About This E-Rated Property

This detached bungalow is located in ROCHDALE, OL11 5JF. The property offers 125m² (1346 sq ft) of spacious living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. The property has an EPC rating of E (48/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (81/100). The gas central heating system has average efficiency, indicating a boiler that may be 10-15 years old. While functional, upgrading to a modern A-rated condensing boiler could improve efficiency by 15-25%. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. 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 £1686, comprising £1237 for heating, £290 for hot water, and £159 for lighting. The property produces 7.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home. The property last sold in September 2020 for £375,000, 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
Current
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

E(48 points)

Achievable Rating

B(81 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 24 Jun 2019

Building Elements — Improvement Opportunities

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

🧱 Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Average

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation

Good

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy — No low energy lighting

Very Poor

Property Information

📍

Full Address

4, Rochbury Close

OL11 5JF

ROCHDALE

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Property Type

Bungalow

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1967-1975

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Floor Area

125.0

4.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

7.8 tonnes/year

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Energy Consumption

371 kWh/m²/year

E-Rated Properties in ROCHDALE

ROCHDALE 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 — 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 — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1237 /yr

Save £523/yr

🚿 Hot Water

£290 /yr

Save £213/yr

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy

£159 /yr

Save £80/yr

💷 Sales History

Improving from E to C typically adds 3–5% per band to property value.

£375,000

D

Sept 2020

£247,000

D

Sept 2019

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Bamford Academy

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayOL11 5PS

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bamford

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayOL10 4BB

Last inspected: Feb 2009

Outstanding

Oulder Hill Leadership Academy

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awayOL11 5EF
?Not yet rated

Matthew Moss High School

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awayOL11 3LU
?Not yet rated

All Souls Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayOL10 4DF

Last inspected: Apr 2011

Outstanding

Caldershaw Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayOL12 7QL

Last inspected: Dec 2011

Outstanding

St Vincent's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayOL12 7QL

Last inspected: Sept 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

St Luke's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayOL10 4XB

Last inspected: Jan 2020

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: 274 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:274 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:41 Mbps
Maximum:200 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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