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Energy Performance Certificate

48, Willow Avenue, Middleton

M24 2HE

MANCHESTER

Current

D

58

Potential

B

87

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in MANCHESTER, M24 2HE. The property offers 54m² (581 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. With an EPC rating of D (58/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (87/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. 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 £816, comprising £485 for heating, £269 for hot water, and £62 for lighting. The property produces 3.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in July 2023 for £162,500, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 48, Willow Avenue Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 58/100, this MANCHESTER property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £816 are approximately £984 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. With 54m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². At 3.5 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 M24 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property58
Average60
-3% below
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vs MANCHESTER

This property58
Average63
-8% below
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vs M24

This property58
Average63
-8% below

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 58/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £202/year more than the MANCHESTER average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(58 points)

Potential Rating

B(87 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 23 Jan 2015

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Property Information

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Full Address

48, Willow Avenue

Middleton

M24 2HE

MANCHESTER

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1976-1982

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Floor Area

54.0

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

58 / 100

Potential: 87

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CO₂ Emissions

3.5 tonnes/year

64 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

365 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

23 Jan 2015

marketed sale

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About MANCHESTER

MANCHESTER is situated in Greater Manchester, North West. Properties in MANCHESTER have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). The M24 postcode district contains over 17400 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£162,500

21 July 2023

Type: Detached

+£64,000(+65.0%)

vs previous sale

£98,500

3 July 2015

Type: Detached

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 65.0% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£485.0/yr

Save £98/yr

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Hot Water

£269.0/yr

Save £203/yr

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Lighting

33.0% low energy

£62.0/yr

Save £25/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!
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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 33% of fixed outlets

Average
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Middleton Technology School

Secondary
📍0.1 miles awayM24 2GT

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayM24 2BE

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Good

Elm Wood Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayM24 2EG

Last inspected: Jun 2018

Good

St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayM24 1FL

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

Mills Hill Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayOL9 0NH

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

Alkrington Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayM24 1JZ

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Middleton, Rochdale

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayM24 1PY

Last inspected: Apr 2019

Good

St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale

Primary
📍1 miles awayM24 2PB

Last inspected: Nov 2018

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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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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