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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

9, Bailey Lane

BL2 5EN

BOLTON

Current

F

38

Potential

C

78

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,506

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£749

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 £757 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Journey to A
FA
32,500
Property Value Boost
Investment
£24,500
Payback
~10 yrs
Current Costs
£1,506/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

Your house is ideal for solar. OVO: UK's #1 green energy supplier.

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 £757/yrPayback: ~5 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
5
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Double Glazing

Your windows are rated Poor. Modern A-rated double glazing reduces drafts and heat loss.

Save £150/yrPayback: ~47 years+2 EPC points
£7,000
Cost

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached house is located in BOLTON, BL2 5EN. The property offers 101m² (1087 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated F (38/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (78/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. 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 £1506, comprising £1228 for heating, £186 for hot water, and £92 for lighting. The property produces 7.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home. The property last sold in August 2021 for £217,000.

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(38 points)

Achievable Rating

C(78 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 4 Oct 2012

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, 50 mm loft insulation

Poor

🪟 Windows

Mostly double glazing

Poor

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Average

💡 Lighting

27.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 27% of fixed outlets

Average

Property Information

📍

Full Address

9, Bailey Lane

BL2 5EN

BOLTON

🏠

Property Type

House

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1930-1949

📐

Floor Area

101.0

5.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

7.9 tonnes/year

78 kg/m²

📊

Energy Consumption

404 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in BOLTON

BOLTON properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (BL2) 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

£1228 /yr

Save £605/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£186 /yr

Save £113/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

27.0% low energy

£92 /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.

£217,000

D

Aug 2021

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Red Lane Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayBL2 5HP

Last inspected: Jul 2019

Good

Bolton St Catherine's Academy

All-through
📍0.2 miles awayBL2 4HU

Last inspected: Sept 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Harwood Meadows Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayBL2 3PS

Last inspected: Feb 2022

Good

Leverhulme Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayBL2 6EE

Last inspected: Dec 2021

Good

Hardy Mill Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayBL2 4EF

Last inspected: Jul 2019

Good

Moorgate Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayBL2 2RH

Last inspected: Apr 2023

Outstanding

Tonge Moor Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayBL2 2PF

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

SS Osmund and Andrew's R.C. Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayBL2 6NW

Last inspected: Jan 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: 430 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:430 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
⬆️

Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:172 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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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented.

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