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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

8, Valley View Road

WF5 8LZ

OSSETT

Current

F

34

Potential

C

79

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,652

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£739

potential per year

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

Off the cost of an air source heat pump. Available now — limited places.

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Free

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a C rating — saving up to £913 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Journey to A
FA
32,500
Property Value Boost
Investment
£17,500
Payback
~7 yrs
Current Costs
£1,652/yr
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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated Poor. Cheapest upgrade with fastest payback — top up to 270mm.

Save £200/yrPayback: ~5 years+3 EPC points
£1,000
Cost
2
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Cavity Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Poor. Cavity fill is quick and cost-effective.

Save £250/yrPayback: ~8 years+4 EPC points
£2,000
Cost
3
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Solar Panels + Battery

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Save £1000/yrPayback: ~11 years+7 EPC points
£11,000
Cost
4
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Air Source Heat Pump

Ultra-efficient heating with £7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

Save £913/yrPayback: ~4 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This semi-detached house is located in OSSETT, WF5 8LZ. The property offers 82m² (883 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. Currently rated F (34/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (79/100). The gas central heating system has average efficiency, indicating a boiler that may be 10-15 years old. While functional, upgrading to a modern A-rated condensing boiler could improve efficiency by 15-25%. 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 £1652, comprising £1339 for heating, £215 for hot water, and £98 for lighting. The property produces 8.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home. The property last sold in November 2018 for £160,000.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(34 points)

Achievable Rating

C(79 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 9 Oct 2018

What's Causing the Poor Energy Rating?

The EPC assessor rated each element of this property. Poor and average ratings are the biggest opportunities for improvement.

🧱 Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 25 mm loft insulation

Poor

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Average

💡 Lighting

33.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets

Average

Property Information

📍

Full Address

8, Valley View Road

WF5 8LZ

OSSETT

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

82.0

4.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

8.3 tonnes/year

101 kg/m²

📊

Energy Consumption

574 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in OSSETT

OSSETT properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (WF5) that have undergone improvement works have seen significant increases in EPC ratings and corresponding reductions in energy bills.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1339 /yr

Save £730/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£215 /yr

Save £144/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

33.0% low energy

£98 /yr

Save £39/yr with improvements

💷 Sales History

Note: EPC improvements typically add 3–5% per band to property value. Moving from F to C could add significant value.

£160,000

S

Nov 2018

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayWF5 8LB

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College

Secondary
📍0.2 miles awayWF5 0DG

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

St Ignatius Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayWF5 0DQ

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

South Ossett Infant Academy

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayWF5 0BE
?Not yet rated

Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayWF5 8BA

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Good

Ossett South Parade Primary

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayWF5 0DZ

Last inspected: Jul 2018

Good

Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayWF5 9DG

Last inspected: Jun 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Towngate Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayWF5 0QA

Last inspected: Jul 2019

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
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
⬆️

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

Above Average123 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has slightly above average crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

43 incidents (35%)

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Anti-social behaviour

24 incidents (20%)

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Criminal damage

16 incidents (13%)

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Public order

12 incidents (10%)

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Vehicle crime

8 incidents (7%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented.

Data Sources: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Police.uk crime statistics.

Public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.