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.
Now
E
Current rating
Target (2028)
C
Minimum required
Achievable
D
With improvements
This Property
ยฃ1,073
estimated per year
UK Average
ยฃ1,800
per year
After Improvements
ยฃ824
potential per year
๐๏ธ BUS Grant
ยฃ7,500
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This terraced house is located in ORMSKIRK, L39 0EL. The property offers 61mยฒ (657 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a 1990s-era home. The property has an EPC rating of E (42/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a D rating (68/100). The oil-fired central heating has poor efficiency. Oil boilers are more expensive to run than gas and have higher carbon emissions. Consider switching to a heat pump (eligible for ยฃ7,500 BUS grant) for significant long-term savings. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. 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 ยฃ1073, comprising ยฃ741 for heating, ยฃ237 for hot water, and ยฃ95 for lighting. The property produces 2.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in September 2018 for ยฃ130,000.
Current Rating
Achievable Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 20 Jun 2018
Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.
๐งฑ Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
๐๏ธ Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
๐ช Windows
Fully double glazed
๐ฆ Floor
Solid, limited insulation (assumed)
๐ฅ Heating
Boiler and radiators, LPG
๐ฟ Hot Water
NaN
๐ก Lighting
0.0% low energy โ No low energy lighting
Full Address
8, Mill View Court
Bickerstaffe
L39 0EL
ORMSKIRK
Property Type
House
Mid-Terrace
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1996-2002
Floor Area
61.0 mยฒ
3.0 total rooms
COโ Emissions
2.7 tonnes/year
Energy Consumption
216 kWh/mยฒ/year
ORMSKIRK 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
Boiler and radiators, LPG
ยฃ741 /yr
Save ยฃ113/yr
๐ฟ Hot Water
ยฃ237 /yr
Save ยฃ89/yr
๐ก Lighting
0.0% low energy
ยฃ95 /yr
Save ยฃ47/yr
Improving from E to C typically adds 3โ5% per band to property value.
ยฃ130,000
T
Sept 2018
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The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences very low crime levels
Criminal damage
2 incidents (100%)
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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