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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

5, Featherstall Square

OL15 8HD

LITTLEBOROUGH

Current

F

34

Potential

B

86

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£2,015

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£682

potential per year

This property costs approximately £215 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £1,333 annually.

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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Free

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a B rating — saving up to £1,333 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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FA
32,500
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Payback
~6 yrs
Current Costs
£2,015/yr
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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated Poor. Cheapest upgrade with fastest payback — top up to 270mm.

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2
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Cavity Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Very Poor. Cavity fill is quick and cost-effective.

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£2,000
Cost
3
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Air Source Heat Pump

Ultra-efficient heating with £7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This terraced house is located in LITTLEBOROUGH, OL15 8HD. The property offers 95m² (1023 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. Currently rated F (34/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (86/100). 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 £2015, comprising £1358 for heating, £557 for hot water, and £100 for lighting. The property produces 12.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home. The property last sold in October 2018 for £145,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(34 points)

Achievable Rating

B(86 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 24 Aug 2017

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

Granite or whinstone, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation

Poor

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, mains gas

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

38.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets

Average

Property Information

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Full Address

5, Featherstall Square

OL15 8HD

LITTLEBOROUGH

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Property Type

House

End-Terrace

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

95.0

5.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

12.0 tonnes/year

123 kg/m²

📊

Energy Consumption

525 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in LITTLEBOROUGH

LITTLEBOROUGH properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (OL15) 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

Room heaters, mains gas

£1358 /yr

Save £815/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£557 /yr

Save £479/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

38.0% low energy

£100 /yr

Save £39/yr with improvements

💷 Sales History

Note: EPC improvements typically add 3–5% per band to property value. Moving from F to B could add significant value.

£145,000

T

Oct 2018

£85,000

T

Jan 2018

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Littleborough

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayOL15 8DU

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayOL15 9DB

Last inspected: Dec 2018

Good

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayOL12 9QA

Last inspected: Jan 2022

Good

Littleborough Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayOL15 9HW

Last inspected: Dec 2019

Good

Smithy Bridge Foundation Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayOL15 0ES

Last inspected: Oct 2023

Good

Wardle Academy

Secondary
📍0.9 miles awayOL12 9RD

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

St James' Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayOL12 9JW

Last inspected: Feb 2022

Good

Stansfield Hall Church of England / Methodist Church Primary School

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayOL15 9PR

Last inspected: Nov 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

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
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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.

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

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