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Energy Performance Certificate

7 Aldford Close

M20 6WJ

MANCHESTER

Current

C

72

Potential

B

86

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in MANCHESTER, M20 6WJ. The property offers 76m² (818 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 5 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 (86/100). 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. 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 £1337, comprising £961 for heating, £253 for hot water, and £123 for lighting. The property produces 2.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 7 Aldford Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 72/100, this MANCHESTER property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. At £1337 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. At 2.5 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 M20 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 MANCHESTER

This property72
Average63
+14% better
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vs M20

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: £723/year more than the MANCHESTER 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(86 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 9 Aug 2023

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Property Information

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Full Address

7 Aldford Close

M20 6WJ

MANCHESTER

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1983-1990

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Floor Area

76.0

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

72 / 100

Potential: 86

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CO₂ Emissions

2.5 tonnes/year

32 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

184 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

9 Aug 2023

marketed sale

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About MANCHESTER

MANCHESTER is situated in Greater Manchester, North West. Properties in MANCHESTER have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). Heating costs are £347 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The M20 postcode district contains over 19900 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£961.0/yr

Save £78/yr

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Hot Water

£253.0/yr

Save £80/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£123.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 200 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 all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Beaver Road Primary School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayM20 6SX
?Not yet rated

St Catherine's RC Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayM20 6HS

Last inspected: Jan 2009

Outstanding

Didsbury CofE Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayM20 6RL

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College

Secondary
📍0.3 miles awayM20 6BX

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

Parrs Wood High School

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awayM20 5PG

Last inspected: May 2019

Good

Broad Oak Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayM20 5QB

Last inspected: Mar 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

West Didsbury CE Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayM20 4ZA

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

St John's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awaySK4 3DG

Last inspected: Sept 2021

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

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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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