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Energy Performance Certificate

52 Merchants Quay

M50 3XG

SALFORD

Current

C

73

Potential

B

81

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in SALFORD, M50 3XG. The property offers 128m² (1378 sq ft) of spacious living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a 1990s-era home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (73/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (81/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. 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 £1433, comprising £1078 for heating, £202 for hot water, and £153 for lighting. The property produces 3.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in December 2024 for £550,000, with 3 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 52 Merchants Quay Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 73/100, this SALFORD property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. At £1433 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. The 128m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². At 3.7 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 M50 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property73
Average60
+22% better
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vs SALFORD

This property73
Average69
+6% better
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vs M50

This property73
Average74
-1% below

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 73/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £1015/year more than the SALFORD average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(73 points)

Potential Rating

B(81 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 11 Sept 2024

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Property Information

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Full Address

52 Merchants Quay

M50 3XG

SALFORD

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Property Type

House

End-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1996-2002

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Floor Area

128.0

6.0 total rooms

6.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

73 / 100

Potential: 81

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CO₂ Emissions

3.7 tonnes/year

29 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

163 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

11 Sept 2024

marketed sale

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About SALFORD

SALFORD is situated in Greater Manchester, North West. Properties in SALFORD have an average EPC rating of C (score 69/100). Heating costs are £660 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The M50 postcode district contains over 7300 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£550,000

6 December 2024

Type: Terraced

+£130,000(+31.0%)

vs previous sale

£420,000

27 November 2020

Type: Terraced

+£15,000(+3.7%)

vs previous sale

£405,000

11 January 2019

Type: Terraced

Market Insights: This property has sold 3 times since 2015. Value has increased by 35.8% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1078.0/yr

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Hot Water

£202.0/yr

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Lighting

93.0% low energy

£153.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Solid, limited 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 93% of fixed outlets

Very Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Oasis Academy MediaCityUK

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awayM50 3UQ

Last inspected: Sept 2021

Good

AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awayM50 2UW

Last inspected: Feb 2023

Good

St Joseph's RC Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayM5 3JP

Last inspected: Mar 2022

Good

Primrose Hill Primary School and Children's Centre

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayM5 3PJ

Last inspected: May 2022

Good

Stretford High School

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awayM32 0XA

Last inspected: Dec 2019

Good

Old Trafford Community Academy

Primary
📍1 miles awayM15 4FL

Last inspected: Dec 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Seymour Park Community Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayM16 9QE

Last inspected: Feb 2010

Outstanding

Gorse Hill Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayM32 0PF

Last inspected: Apr 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

Superfast Broadband

Average download speed: 165 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:165 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:25 Mbps
Maximum:50 Mbps

Available Providers

BTSkyTalkTalkPlusnet

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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