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Butterfly Cottage, Gas House Lane

DN9 1AL

DONCASTER

Current

B

90

Potential

A

92

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in DONCASTER, DN9 1AL. The property offers 155m² (1668 sq ft) of spacious living space with 17 habitable rooms. It is a recently constructed modern home. With an EPC rating of B (90/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (92/100). This property benefits from a ground source heat pump system, which can deliver 3-4 units of heat for every unit of electricity used. Heat pumps are eligible for the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, making them increasingly popular for UK homes seeking to reduce carbon emissions. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. 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 £851, comprising £543 for heating, £233 for hot water, and £75 for lighting. The property produces 1.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.

How Does Butterfly Cottage Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 90/100, this DONCASTER property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £851 are approximately £949 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 155m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). CO2 emissions of 1.4 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the DN9 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property90
Average60
+50% better
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vs DONCASTER

This property90
Average61
+48% better
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vs DN9

This property90
Average61
+48% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 90/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £92/year more than the DONCASTER average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

B(90 points)

Potential Rating

A(92 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 13 Dec 2013

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Property Information

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Full Address

Butterfly Cottage

Gas House Lane

Owston Ferry

DN9 1AL

DONCASTER

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 2007 onwards

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Floor Area

155.0

17.0 total rooms

17.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

90 / 100

Potential: 92

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CO₂ Emissions

1.4 tonnes/year

9 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

52 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

13 Dec 2013

FiT application

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About DONCASTER

DONCASTER is situated in Doncaster, East Midlands. Properties in DONCASTER have an average EPC rating of D (score 61/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £216 below the DONCASTER average, offering good value. The DN9 postcode district contains over 6600 registered properties. As a modern build, this property benefits from contemporary construction standards and improved energy efficiency requirements.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Ground source heat pump, radiators, electric

£543.0/yr

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Hot Water

£233.0/yr

Save £75/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£75.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation

Very Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, insulated (assumed)

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Heating System

Ground source heat pump, radiators, electric

Average

Main Fuel

electricity (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Martin's CofE Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayDN9 1AY

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

Haxey CofE Primary School

Primary
📍2.3 miles awayDN9 2JQ

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Good

South Axholme Academy

Secondary
📍2.8 miles awayDN9 1BY

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Epworth Primary Academy

Primary
📍3 miles awayDN9 1DL

Last inspected: Feb 2019

Good

Westwoodside Church of England Academy

Primary
📍3.5 miles awayDN9 2DR

Last inspected: Mar 2020

Good

West Butterwick C of E Primary School

Primary
📍3.7 miles awayDN17 3LB

Last inspected: Sept 2021

Outstanding

Blyton Cum Laughton Church of England School

Primary
📍4.4 miles awayDN21 3JX

Last inspected: Feb 2018

Good

Belton All Saints CofE Primary School

Primary
📍4.4 miles awayDN9 1LR

Last inspected: Sept 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: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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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. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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

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