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8 Fernleigh

CW8 4AY

NORTHWICH

Current

C

73

Potential

B

81

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced flat is located in NORTHWICH, CW8 4AY. The property offers 30mยฒ (323 sq ft) of compact living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. The property holds an EPC rating of C (73/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (81/100). 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 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. Single glazing is a significant source of heat loss, accounting for up to 25% of a home's heat escaping through windows. Upgrading to double glazing typically costs ยฃ400-ยฃ600 per window but improves thermal comfort and can reduce noise by up to 30dB. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ516, comprising ยฃ312 for heating, ยฃ170 for hot water, and ยฃ34 for lighting. The property produces 2.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 8 Fernleigh Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 73/100, this NORTHWICH property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of ยฃ516 are approximately ยฃ1284 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. With 30mยฒ of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87mยฒ. 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 CW8 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property73
Average60
+22% better
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vs NORTHWICH

This property73
Average62
+18% better
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vs CW8

This property73
Average62
+18% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 73/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ232/year less than the NORTHWICH average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(73 points)

Potential Rating

B(81 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 10 Feb 2023

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Property Information

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Full Address

8 Fernleigh

CW8 4AY

NORTHWICH

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Property Type

Flat

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1983-1990

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Floor Area

30.0 mยฒ

2.0 total rooms

2.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (private)

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Efficiency Score

73 / 100

Potential: 81

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

2.2 tonnes/year

73 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

434 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

10 Feb 2023

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About NORTHWICH

NORTHWICH is situated in Cheshire, North West. Properties in NORTHWICH have an average EPC rating of D (score 62/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are ยฃ436 below the NORTHWICH average, offering good value. The CW8 postcode district contains over 13300 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Electric storage heaters

ยฃ312.0/yr

Save ยฃ151/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ170.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

ยฃ34.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Single glazed

Very Poor
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Floor

(another dwelling below)

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Heating System

Electric storage heaters

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Main Fuel

electricity (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

Hartford Church of England High School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขCW8 1LH

Last inspected: Jun 2023

โœ“Good

Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขCW8 4AZ

Last inspected: Mar 2022

โœ“Good

Hartford Manor Primary School & Nursery

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขCW8 1NU

Last inspected: Apr 2023

โœ“Good

St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขCW8 1JW

Last inspected: Oct 2022

โœ“Good

St Nicholas Catholic High School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขCW8 1JW

Last inspected: Feb 2019

โœ“Good

Charles Darwin Community Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขCW8 1BN

Last inspected: Jun 2021

โœ“Good

Hartford Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขCW8 1NA
?Not yet rated

Kingsmead Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขCW9 8WA

Last inspected: May 2012

โญOutstanding

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

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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.

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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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