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497 Hotham Road South

HU5 5UE

HULL

Current

C

69

Potential

A

92

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in HULL, HU5 5UE. The property offers 50m² (538 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (69/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (92/100). 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 £925, comprising £687 for heating, £152 for hot water, and £86 for lighting. The property produces 2.1 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in May 2025 for £119,000, with 3 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 497 Hotham Road South Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 69/100, this HULL property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £925 are approximately £875 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. With 50m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². CO2 emissions of 2.1 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the HU5 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property69
Average60
+15% better
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vs HULL

This property69
Average61
+13% better
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vs HU5

This property69
Average57
+21% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 69/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £230/year more than the HULL average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(69 points)

Potential Rating

A(92 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 16 May 2024

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Property Information

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Full Address

497 Hotham Road South

HU5 5UE

HULL

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1930-1949

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Floor Area

50.0

3.0 total rooms

3.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

69 / 100

Potential: 92

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CO₂ Emissions

2.1 tonnes/year

42 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

236 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

16 May 2024

marketed sale

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About HULL

HULL is situated in Hull, Yorkshire. Properties in HULL have an average EPC rating of D (score 61/100). The HU5 postcode district contains over 18400 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the HULL area.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£119,000

2 May 2025

Type: Terraced

£950(-0.8%)

vs previous sale

£119,950

11 November 2022

Type: Terraced

+£25,450(+26.9%)

vs previous sale

£94,500

13 October 2020

Type: Terraced

Market Insights: This property has sold 3 times since 2015. Value has increased by 25.9% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£687.0/yr

Save £221/yr

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Hot Water

£152.0/yr

Save £49/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£86.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor
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Roof

Pitched, 270 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

Wold Academy

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayHU5 5QG

Last inspected: May 2021

Good

Priory Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayHU5 5RU

Last inspected: Mar 2022

Good

Ainthorpe Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayHU5 5EB

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Appleton Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayHU5 4PG

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

Acre Heads Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayHU4 7ST

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Kelvin Hall School

Secondary
📍1 miles awayHU5 4QH
?Not yet rated

Croxby Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayHU5 4TN

Last inspected: Jan 2022

Good

Eastfield Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayHU4 6BB

Last inspected: Jun 2015

Outstanding

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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