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5, Scar Grove

HD4 6BB

HUDDERSFIELD

Current

F

29

Potential

F

32

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,160

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,098

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 F rating — saving up to £62 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This semi-detached house is located in HUDDERSFIELD, HD4 6BB. The property offers 65.42m² (704 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated F (29/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1160, comprising £799 for heating, £299 for hot water, and £62 for lighting. The property produces 4.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(29 points)

Achievable Rating

F(32 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 1 Sept 2010

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, filled cavity

Good

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Good

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

No system present: electric heaters assumed

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

20.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets

Poor

Property Information

📍

Full Address

5, Scar Grove

HD4 6BB

HUDDERSFIELD

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1930-1949

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Floor Area

65.42

4.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

4.2 tonnes/year

64 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

422 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in HUDDERSFIELD

HUDDERSFIELD properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (HD4) 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

No system present: electric heaters assumed

£799 /yr

Save £34/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£299 /yr

💡 Lighting

20.0% low energy

£62 /yr

Save £28/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Hillside Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayHD4 6LU
?Not yet rated

Mount Pleasant Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayHD1 3QP

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

Newsome Academy

Secondary
📍0.4 miles awayHD4 6JN
?Not yet rated

Newsome Junior School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayHD4 6JN

Last inspected: Oct 2019

⚠️Requires improvement

Berry Brow Infant and Nursery School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayHD4 7LP

Last inspected: Jul 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Beaumont Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayHD4 5JA

Last inspected: May 2019

Good

Spring Grove Junior Infant and Nursery School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayHD1 4BJ

Last inspected: Mar 2015

Outstanding

Moor End Academy

Secondary
📍0.9 miles awayHD4 5JA

Last inspected: Jun 2012

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
⬇️

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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