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.
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E
Current rating
Target (2028)
C
Minimum required
Achievable
C
With improvements
This E-rated rental property currently meets the minimum standard (E or above). However, with the proposed upgrade to C by 2028, landlords will need to invest in improvements. Planning now โ rather than at the last minute โ allows you to take advantage of grants and spread costs.
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ยฃ1,894
estimated per year
UK Average
ยฃ1,800
per year
After Improvements
ยฃ861
potential per year
This property costs approximately ยฃ94 more per year than the UK average. Improvements could save up to ยฃ1,033 annually.
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ยฃ7,500
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This semi-detached flat is located in BRADFORD, BD5 7AB. The property offers 46mยฒ (495 sq ft) of compact living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. The property has an EPC rating of E (51/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (76/100). The property uses electric storage heaters, which charge overnight on cheaper electricity tariffs. While having low installation costs, running costs are typically higher than gas central heating. A heat pump could reduce electricity use by 60-70%. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. 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 ยฃ1894, comprising ยฃ1230 for heating, ยฃ534 for hot water, and ยฃ130 for lighting. The property produces 4.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. For landlords: This property currently meets the minimum E rating requirement under MEES regulations. However, the government has proposed increasing the minimum to C by 2028 for new tenancies and 2030 for existing tenancies, so consider planning upgrades now.
Current Rating
Achievable Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 15 May 2023
Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.
๐งฑ Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
๐๏ธ Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
๐ช Windows
Fully double glazed
๐ฆ Floor
(another dwelling below)
๐ฅ Heating
Electric storage heaters
๐ฟ Hot Water
NaN
๐ก Lighting
57.0% low energy โ Low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets
Full Address
7 Coates Terrace
BD5 7AB
BRADFORD
Property Type
Flat
Semi-Detached
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1976-1982
Floor Area
46.0 mยฒ
2.0 total rooms
COโ Emissions
4.9 tonnes/year
Energy Consumption
624 kWh/mยฒ/year
BRADFORD 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 โ particularly insulation and heating system upgrades, which can lift ratings by two or more bands.
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๐ฅ Heating
Electric storage heaters
ยฃ1230 /yr
Save ยฃ686/yr
๐ฟ Hot Water
ยฃ534 /yr
Save ยฃ308/yr
๐ก Lighting
57.0% low energy
ยฃ130 /yr
Save ยฃ39/yr
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The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels
violent crime
415 incidents (46%)
Public order
71 incidents (8%)
Anti-social behaviour
69 incidents (8%)
Theft
68 incidents (8%)
Criminal damage
64 incidents (7%)
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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