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โš ๏ธ High Energy Cost Property

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55, Boroughbridge Road

HG5 0ND

KNARESBOROUGH

Current

F

35

Potential

E

39

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

ยฃ2,096

estimated per year

UK Average

ยฃ1,800

per year

After Improvements

ยฃ1,940

potential per year

This property costs approximately ยฃ296 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to ยฃ156 annually.

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ยฃ7,500

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a E rating โ€” saving up to ยฃ156 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Journey to A
Fโ†’A
+ยฃ32,500
Property Value Boost
Investment
ยฃ24,500
Payback
~13 yrs
Current Costs
ยฃ2,096/yr
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ยฃ1,900/yr

ยฃ19,000 over 10 years

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ยฃ19,000 over 10 years

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Loft Insulation

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

Save ยฃ200/yrPayback: ~5 years+3 EPC points
ยฃ1,000
Cost
2
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Cavity Wall Insulation

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

Save ยฃ250/yrPayback: ~8 years+4 EPC points
ยฃ2,000
Cost
3
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Solar Panels + Battery

Your house is ideal for solar. OVO: UK's #1 green energy supplier.

Save ยฃ1000/yrPayback: ~11 years+7 EPC points
ยฃ11,000
Cost
4
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Air Source Heat Pump

Ultra-efficient heating with ยฃ7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

Save ยฃ300/yrPayback: ~12 years+10 EPC points
๐Ÿ›๏ธ ยฃ7,500 BUS Grant Available
ยฃ3,500
ยฃ11,000
Cost
5
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Double Glazing

Your windows are rated Poor. Modern A-rated double glazing reduces drafts and heat loss.

Save ยฃ150/yrPayback: ~47 years+2 EPC points
ยฃ7,000
Cost

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This terraced house is located in KNARESBOROUGH, HG5 0ND. The property offers 143.18mยฒ (1541 sq ft) of spacious living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. Currently rated F (35/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a E rating (39/100). 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 ยฃ2096, comprising ยฃ1914 for heating, ยฃ77 for hot water, and ยฃ105 for lighting. The property produces 11.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
C69-80
D55-68
E39-54
Potential
F21-38
Current
G1-20

Current Rating

F(35 points)

Achievable Rating

E(39 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 6 Jan 2012

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.

๐Ÿงฑ Walls

Sandstone, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

๐Ÿ—๏ธ Roof

Pitched, 25 mm loft insulation

Poor

๐ŸชŸ Windows

Partial double glazing

Poor

๐Ÿ“ฆ Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Room heaters, mains gas

Average

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

NaN

Average

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

33.0% low energy โ€” Low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets

Average

Property Information

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Full Address

55, Boroughbridge Road

HG5 0ND

KNARESBOROUGH

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

143.18 mยฒ

7.0 total rooms

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

11.0 tonnes/year

76 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

396 kWh/mยฒ/year

F-Rated Properties in KNARESBOROUGH

KNARESBOROUGH properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (HG5) 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 โ€” Current vs Potential

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Room heaters, mains gas

ยฃ1914 /yr

Save ยฃ114/yr with improvements

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

ยฃ77 /yr

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

33.0% low energy

ยฃ105 /yr

Save ยฃ42/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Meadowside Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขHG5 0SL
?Not yet rated

St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขHG5 9BG

Last inspected: Nov 2019

โœ“Good

Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขHG5 0JN
?Not yet rated

King James's School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขHG5 8EB

Last inspected: Jan 2023

โœ“Good

Aspin Park Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.1 miles awayโ€ขHG5 8LQ
?Not yet rated

Scotton Lingerfield Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.7 miles awayโ€ขHG5 9JA

Last inspected: Jun 2023

โœ“Good

Starbeck Primary Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.7 miles awayโ€ขHG2 7LL
?Not yet rated

Hookstone Chase Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“2.1 miles awayโ€ขHG2 7DJ

Last inspected: Apr 2019

โœ“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

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

โšก Gigabit Available
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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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Area Safety

Moderate74 incidents/month

Crime levels are moderate in the surrounding area (1-mile radius)

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

35 incidents (47%)

๐Ÿ”Š

Anti-social behaviour

14 incidents (19%)

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Criminal damage

10 incidents (14%)

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Public order

5 incidents (7%)

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Shoplifting

3 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.

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