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Energy Performance Certificate

8 Lea Close

HD6 2DQ

Brighouse

Current

B

86

Potential

A

92

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in Brighouse, HD6 2DQ. The property offers 179m² (1927 sq ft) of spacious living space. It is a recently constructed modern home. With an EPC rating of B (86/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (92/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1239, comprising £842 for heating, £193 for hot water, and £204 for lighting. The property produces 2.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 8 Lea Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 86/100, this Brighouse property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £1239 are approximately £561 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 179m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). 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 HD6 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property86
Average60
+43% better
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vs Brighouse

This property86
Average80
+8% better
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vs HD6

This property86
Average58
+48% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 86/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £809/year more than the Brighouse average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

B(86 points)

Potential Rating

A(92 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 20 Dec 2023

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Property Information

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Full Address

8 Lea Close

HD6 2DQ

Brighouse

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

2021

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Floor Area

179.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling for which the intended tenure in not known. It is not to be used for an existing dwelling

Efficiency Score

86 / 100

Potential: 92

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CO₂ Emissions

2.2 tonnes/year

12 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

71 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

20 Dec 2023

new dwelling

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About Brighouse

Brighouse is situated in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire. Properties in Brighouse have an average EPC rating of C (score 80/100). Heating costs are £412 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The HD6 postcode district contains over 9400 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

£842.0/yr

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Hot Water

£193.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£204.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.18 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.11 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.11 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

Gas: mains gas

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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

St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayHD6 2HH

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayHD6 2AN

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Outstanding

Brighouse High School

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awayHD6 2NY

Last inspected: Feb 2022

Good

St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayHD6 2NT
?Not yet rated

Trinity Academy St Chad's

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayHD6 2PA

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

Cliffe Hill Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayHX3 8TW

Last inspected: Mar 2020

Good

Longroyde Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayHD6 3AS

Last inspected: Jul 2019

Good

Rastrick High School

Secondary
📍0.9 miles awayHD6 3XB

Last inspected: Oct 2023

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 Crime180 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

60 incidents (33%)

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Shoplifting

28 incidents (16%)

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Anti-social behaviour

20 incidents (11%)

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Theft

15 incidents (8%)

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Public order

15 incidents (8%)

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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