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46 Junction Lane

WF5 0HA

OSSETT

Current

C

73

Potential

B

90

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in OSSETT, WF5 0HA. The property offers 73m² (786 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (73/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (90/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs £8,000-£14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1365, comprising £1027 for heating, £220 for hot water, and £118 for lighting. The property produces 2.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in January 2024 for £172,000, with 3 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 46 Junction Lane Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 73/100, this OSSETT property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. At £1365 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. At 2.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the WF5 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property73
Average60
+22% better
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vs OSSETT

This property73
Average60
+22% better
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vs WF5

This property73
Average59
+24% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 73/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £637/year more than the OSSETT average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(73 points)

Potential Rating

B(90 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 6 Nov 2023

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Property Information

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Full Address

46 Junction Lane

WF5 0HA

OSSETT

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

73.0

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

73 / 100

Potential: 90

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CO₂ Emissions

2.5 tonnes/year

35 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

196 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

6 Nov 2023

marketed sale

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About OSSETT

OSSETT is situated in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire. Properties in OSSETT have an average EPC rating of D (score 60/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £299 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The WF5 postcode district contains over 7800 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£172,000

19 January 2024

Type: Terraced

+£27,000(+18.6%)

vs previous sale

£145,000

21 December 2020

Type: Terraced

+£18,000(+14.2%)

vs previous sale

£127,000

20 October 2017

Type: Terraced

Market Insights: This property has sold 3 times since 2015. Value has increased by 35.4% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1027.0/yr

Save £253/yr

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Hot Water

£220.0/yr

Save £75/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£118.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor
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Roof

Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Ossett South Parade Primary

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayWF5 0DZ

Last inspected: Jul 2018

Good

South Ossett Infant Academy

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayWF5 0BE
?Not yet rated

Towngate Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayWF5 0QA

Last inspected: Jul 2019

Good

Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayWF5 8BA

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Good

St Ignatius Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayWF5 0DQ

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

Ossett Flushdyke Junior and Infant School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayWF5 9AN

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayWF5 8LB

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awayWF5 0DG

Last inspected: Nov 2022

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
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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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Area Safety

Higher Crime179 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

68 incidents (38%)

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Anti-social behaviour

28 incidents (16%)

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Public order

22 incidents (12%)

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Criminal damage

17 incidents (9%)

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Theft

13 incidents (7%)

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. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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