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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

8a Daisy Hill

OL13 0QU

BACUP

Current

G

1

Potential

C

75

This G-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£6,305

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,979

potential per year

This property costs approximately £4,505 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £4,326 annually.

💰 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 G-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a C rating — saving up to £4,326 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Payback
~2 yrs
Current Costs
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New A-Rated Boiler

Your heating is rated Very Poor. Compare local boiler installers.

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£3,500
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2
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

Save £4326/yrPayback: ~1 years+10 EPC points
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£3,500
£11,000
Cost
3
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Loft Insulation

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

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Cavity Wall Insulation

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

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£2,000
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5
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Why Does This Property Have a G Rating?

This terraced house is located in BACUP, OL13 0QU. The property offers 85m² (915 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. Currently rated G (1/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (75/100). The roof space has been converted to living space, with insulation between the rafters. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £6305, comprising £4661 for heating, £1523 for hot water, and £121 for lighting. The property produces 13.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

G(1 points)

Achievable Rating

C(75 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 26 May 2025

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

Sandstone or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Roof room(s), no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Good

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, electric

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

62.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 62% of fixed outlets

Good

Property Information

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Full Address

8a Daisy Hill

OL13 0QU

BACUP

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Property Type

House

Enclosed End-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

85.0

4.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

13.5 tonnes/year

159 kg/m²

📊

Energy Consumption

940 kWh/m²/year

G-Rated Properties in BACUP

BACUP properties with G ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (OL13) 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

£4661 /yr

Save £2976/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£1523 /yr

Save £1366/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

62.0% low energy

£121 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayOL13 0QW

Last inspected: May 2013

Outstanding

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayOL13 8LD

Last inspected: Apr 2022

Good

The Valley Leadership Academy

Secondary
📍0.7 miles awayOL13 0TG

Last inspected: Sept 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Waterfoot Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayBB4 9DA

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Good

Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School

Secondary
📍1 miles awayBB4 7BJ
?Not yet rated

Bacup St Saviour's Community Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayOL13 9RR

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

St Anne's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayBB4 9JE

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Bacup Thorn Primary School

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayOL13 8EF

Last inspected: Jun 2008

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

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

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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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.

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