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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

5, Brooklands Lane, Menston

LS29 6PL

ILKLEY

Current

F

35

Potential

D

57

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,435

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£935

potential per year

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🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a D rating — saving up to £500 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Current Costs
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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached house is located in ILKLEY, LS29 6PL. The property offers 97.8m² (1053 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. Currently rated F (35/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a D rating (57/100). The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1435, comprising £926 for heating, £415 for hot water, and £94 for lighting. The property produces 7.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(35 points)

Achievable Rating

D(57 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 20 Nov 2009

What's Causing the Poor Energy Rating?

The EPC assessor rated each element of this property. Poor and average ratings are the biggest opportunities for improvement.

🧱 Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation

Average

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Good

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Warm air, mains gas

Good

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

10.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 10% of fixed outlets

Poor

Property Information

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Full Address

5, Brooklands Lane

Menston

LS29 6PL

ILKLEY

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

97.8

4.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

7.2 tonnes/year

73 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

449 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in ILKLEY

ILKLEY properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (LS29) that have undergone improvement works have seen significant increases in EPC ratings and corresponding reductions in energy bills.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Warm air, mains gas

£926 /yr

Save £354/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£415 /yr

Save £101/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

10.0% low energy

£94 /yr

Save £45/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Menston Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayLS29 6NY
?Not yet rated

St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Secondary
📍0.9 miles awayLS29 6AE

Last inspected: Nov 2014

Outstanding

Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayLS29 7RQ

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Burley Oaks Primary School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayLS29 7EJ
?Not yet rated

Westgate Primary School

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayLS21 3JS

Last inspected: Jul 2018

Good

Guiseley Primary School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayLS20 9DA

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Tranmere Park Primary School

Primary
📍1.6 miles awayLS20 8JJ

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

Hawksworth Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.6 miles awayLS20 8NX

Last inspected: Dec 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: 481 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:481 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:192 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 Crime28 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
📊

violent crime

17 incidents (61%)

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Criminal damage

4 incidents (14%)

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Other crime

2 incidents (7%)

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Anti-social behaviour

1 incidents (4%)

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Burglary

1 incidents (4%)

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

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.

Public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.