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Below Average Efficiency — Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

54, Manley Road

M16 8HP

MANCHESTER

Current

E

49

Potential

C

71

📅 Upcoming Regulation Change — Plan Ahead

The government has proposed raising the minimum EPC standard to C by 2028 for new rental tenancies and 2030 for all tenancies. This E-rated property would need to improve by two bands to comply. Acting now costs less and avoids deadline pressure.

Now

E

Current rating

Target (2028)

C

Minimum required

Achievable

C

With improvements

Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

£2,082

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,400

potential per year

This property costs approximately £282 more per year than the UK average. Improvements could save up to £682 annually.

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach C — saving up to £682/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Journey to A
EA
26,000
Property Value Boost
Investment
£27,500
Payback
~12 yrs
Current Costs
£2,082/yr
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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated Very Poor. Quickest payback of any upgrade — top up to 270mm.

Save £200/yrPayback: ~5 years+3 EPC points
£1,000
Cost
2
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Save £1000/yrPayback: ~11 years+7 EPC points
£11,000
Cost
3
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

Save £682/yrPayback: ~5 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
4
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External Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Very Poor. External insulation can dramatically cut heat loss.

Save £400/yrPayback: ~30 years+8 EPC points
£12,000
Cost

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About This E-Rated Property

This semi-detached house is located in MANCHESTER, M16 8HP. The property offers 203m² (2185 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. The property has an EPC rating of E (49/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (71/100). 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 pitched roof lacks adequate insulation. Topping up loft insulation to 270mm (the recommended depth) typically costs £300-£500 and could save £150-£250 annually, with the investment often paying for itself within 2-3 years. 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 £2082, comprising £1816 for heating, £106 for hot water, and £160 for lighting. The property produces 11.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

E(49 points)

Achievable Rating

C(71 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 28 Jul 2012

Building Elements — Improvement Opportunities

Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.

🧱 Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

(other premises below)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Good

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy — No low energy lighting

Very Poor

Property Information

📍

Full Address

54, Manley Road

M16 8HP

MANCHESTER

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

📐

Floor Area

203.0

7.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

11.0 tonnes/year

📊

Energy Consumption

282 kWh/m²/year

E-Rated Properties in MANCHESTER

MANCHESTER has a mix of older and newer housing stock. E-rated properties in this area typically pre-date modern insulation standards but are strong candidates for improvement — particularly insulation and heating system upgrades, which can lift ratings by two or more bands.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1816 /yr

Save £589/yr

🚿 Hot Water

£106 /yr

Save £13/yr

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy

£160 /yr

Save £80/yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Margaret's CofE Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayM16 8FQ

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

William Hulme's Grammar School

All-through
📍0.3 miles awayM16 8PR

Last inspected: May 2019

Good

Whalley Range 11-18 High School

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awayM16 8GW

Last inspected: Apr 2022

Good

Manley Park Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayM16 0AA

Last inspected: Oct 2011

Outstanding

Our Lady's RC Primary School Manchester

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayM16 8AW

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayM16 7AQ

Last inspected: Jun 2009

Outstanding

CHS South

Secondary
📍0.7 miles awayM21 7SX

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Wilbraham Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayM14 7FB

Last inspected: Sept 2022

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: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
⬆️

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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Area Safety

Very Low Crime3 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

3 incidents (100%)

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

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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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