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Below Average Efficiency — Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

44, Ayres Road

M16 9WH

MANCHESTER

Current

E

51

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

⚖️ Landlord Compliance — Current & Future Requirements

This E-rated rental property currently meets the minimum standard (E or above). However, with the proposed upgrade to C by 2028, landlords will need to invest in improvements. Planning now — rather than at the last minute — allows you to take advantage of grants and spread costs.

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Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

£1,756

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£886

potential per year

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£7,500

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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 £870/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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26,000
Property Value Boost
Investment
£17,500
Payback
~8 yrs
Current Costs
£1,756/yr
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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated Very Poor. Quickest payback of any upgrade — top up to 270mm.

Save £200/yrPayback: ~5 years+3 EPC points
£1,000
Cost
2
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Cavity Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Very Poor. Cavity fill is one of the most cost-effective upgrades available.

Save £250/yrPayback: ~8 years+4 EPC points
£2,000
Cost
3
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Cost
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Ultra-efficient heating with £7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

Save £870/yrPayback: ~4 years+10 EPC points
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£3,500
£11,000
Cost

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About This E-Rated Property

This terraced house is located in MANCHESTER, M16 9WH. The property offers 144m² (1550 sq ft) of spacious living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. The property has an EPC rating of E (51/100), 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 good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. The pitched roof lacks adequate insulation. Topping up loft insulation to 270mm (the recommended depth) typically costs £300-£500 and could save £150-£250 annually, with the investment often paying for itself within 2-3 years. 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 £1756, comprising £1486 for heating, £124 for hot water, and £146 for lighting. The property produces 8.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home. For landlords: This property currently meets the minimum E rating requirement under MEES regulations. However, the government has proposed increasing the minimum to C by 2028 for new tenancies and 2030 for existing tenancies, so consider planning upgrades now.

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(51 points)

Achievable Rating

B(81 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 30 Jan 2016

Building Elements — Improvement Opportunities

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

🧱 Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

To unheated space, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Good

💡 Lighting

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

Poor

Property Information

📍

Full Address

44, Ayres Road

M16 9WH

MANCHESTER

🏠

Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

📐

Floor Area

144.0

7.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

8.0 tonnes/year

📊

Energy Consumption

316 kWh/m²/year

E-Rated Properties in MANCHESTER

MANCHESTER 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

£1486 /yr

Save £765/yr

🚿 Hot Water

£124 /yr

Save £39/yr

💡 Lighting

17.0% low energy

£146 /yr

Save £66/yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Alphonsus RC Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayM16 7PT

Last inspected: Apr 2014

Outstanding

Seymour Park Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayM16 9QE

Last inspected: Feb 2010

Outstanding

Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayM16 8AW

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

Old Trafford Community Academy

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayM15 4FL

Last inspected: Dec 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayM16 7AQ

Last inspected: Jun 2009

Outstanding

Manley Park Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayM16 0AA

Last inspected: Oct 2011

Outstanding

Rolls Crescent Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayM15 5FT

Last inspected: Jan 2022

Good

St Margaret's CofE Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayM16 8FQ

Last inspected: Jun 2023

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
⬆️

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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Area Safety

Very Low Crime2 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences very low crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

2 incidents (100%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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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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