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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

8a, Chapel Street

YO14 9EA

FILEY

Current

F

36

Potential

D

63

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,146

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£647

potential per year

⚖️ Landlord Legal Compliance — Action Required

This F-rated property does not meet the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). Since April 2020, landlords cannot legally let properties rated F or G without a valid registered exemption. Fines of up to £30,000 apply. Immediate improvements are required to reach at least an E rating.

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£7,500

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a D rating — saving up to £499 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This semi-detached house is located in FILEY, YO14 9EA. The property offers 73.26m² (789 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. Currently rated F (36/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a D rating (63/100). The loft insulation is rated very good, meeting or exceeding the recommended 270mm depth for optimal thermal performance. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1146, comprising £846 for heating, £231 for hot water, and £69 for lighting. The property produces 4.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. IMPORTANT FOR LANDLORDS: With an EPC rating of F, this property does not meet the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). Since April 2020, landlords cannot legally let properties rated F or G without registering a valid exemption. Penalties for non-compliance can reach up to £30,000. Immediate improvements are required to bring the property to at least an E rating.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(36 points)

Achievable Rating

D(63 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 8 Jul 2011

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

Solid brick, with internal insulation

Good

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation

Very Good

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Good

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, electric

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy — No low energy lighting

Very Poor

Property Information

📍

Full Address

8a, Chapel Street

YO14 9EA

FILEY

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

73.26

3.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

4.8 tonnes/year

77 kg/m²

📊

Energy Consumption

435 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in FILEY

FILEY properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (YO14) 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

Room heaters, electric

£846 /yr

Save £342/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£231 /yr

Save £125/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy

£69 /yr

Save £32/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Filey Junior School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayYO14 9LU

Last inspected: Oct 2023

Good

Filey Church of England Nursery and Infants Academy

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayYO14 0BA

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

Filey School

Secondary
📍0.7 miles awayYO14 0HG
?Not yet rated

Hunmanby Primary School

Primary
📍2.2 miles awayYO14 0QH

Last inspected: Nov 2018

Good

Cayton Community Primary School

Primary
📍3.9 miles awayYO11 3NN

Last inspected: Oct 2019

Good

George Pindar School

Secondary
📍4.6 miles awayYO11 3LW

Last inspected: Oct 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy

Primary
📍4.8 miles awayYO11 3RE

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

Scarborough, Overdale Community Primary School

Primary
📍4.8 miles awayYO11 3XJ

Last inspected: Dec 2018

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: 452 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:452 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:181 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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