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Energy Performance Certificate

6, Car Vale View

S13 8ES

SHEFFIELD

Current

C

72

Potential

B

90

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in SHEFFIELD, S13 8ES. The property offers 65m² (700 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. The property holds an EPC rating of C (72/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (90/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £560, comprising £367 for heating, £127 for hot water, and £66 for lighting. The property produces 2.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in April 2019 for £73,597.

How Does 6, Car Vale View Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 72/100, this SHEFFIELD property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £560 are approximately £1240 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. CO2 emissions of 2.2 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the S13 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property72
Average60
+20% better
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vs SHEFFIELD

This property72
Average61
+18% better
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vs S13

This property72
Average60
+20% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 72/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £174/year less than the SHEFFIELD 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(72 points)

Potential Rating

B(90 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 15 Apr 2014

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Property Information

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Full Address

6, Car Vale View

S13 8ES

SHEFFIELD

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1976-1982

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Floor Area

65.0

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

rental (social)

Efficiency Score

72 / 100

Potential: 90

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CO₂ Emissions

2.2 tonnes/year

33 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

175 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

15 Apr 2014

rental (social)

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About SHEFFIELD

SHEFFIELD is situated in Sheffield, East Midlands. Properties in SHEFFIELD have an average EPC rating of D (score 61/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £367 below the SHEFFIELD average, offering good value. The S13 postcode district contains over 9900 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£73,597

11 April 2019

Type: Semi-Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£367.0/yr

Save £33/yr

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Hot Water

£127.0/yr

Save £41/yr

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Lighting

38.0% low energy

£66.0/yr

Save £25/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, no 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 38% of fixed outlets

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Woodthorpe Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayS13 8DA
?Not yet rated

Athelstan Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayS13 8HH

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Stradbroke Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayS13 8LT

Last inspected: Jul 2022

Good

Pipworth Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayS2 1AA

Last inspected: Oct 2018

Good

St Theresa's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayS2 1EY

Last inspected: Oct 2023

Good

Sheffield Park Academy

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awayS2 1SN

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Good

Intake Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayS12 2AR

Last inspected: Oct 2018

Good

Prince Edward Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayS2 1EE

Last inspected: Jun 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

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

⚡ 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

Higher Crime332 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

109 incidents (33%)

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Anti-social behaviour

70 incidents (21%)

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Criminal damage

38 incidents (11%)

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Public order

22 incidents (7%)

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Theft

15 incidents (5%)

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. 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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