Energy Performance Certificate
Dove Cottage, Cumberworth
HD8 8YF
HUDDERSFIELD
Current
B
84
Potential
B
86
At a Glance
About This Property
This detached house is located in HUDDERSFIELD, HD8 8YF. The property offers 183m² (1970 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. With an EPC rating of B (84/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. Heating is provided by oil-fired central heating. While effective, oil prices can be volatile and the system produces higher carbon emissions than gas or heat pumps. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1552, comprising £1254 for heating, £191 for hot water, and £107 for lighting.
How Does Dove Cottage Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 84/100, this HUDDERSFIELD property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. At £1552 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. At 183m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²).
Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the HD8 postcode district.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs HUDDERSFIELD
vs HD8
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 84/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 15% nationally
Energy Costs: £721/year more than the HUDDERSFIELD average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
Based on assessment dated 6 Mar 2015
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Property Information
Full Address
Dove Cottage
Cumberworth
HD8 8YF
HUDDERSFIELD
Property Type
House
Detached
Construction Age
England and Wales: before 1900
Floor Area
183.0 m²
7.0 total rooms
7.0 heated
Tenure
owner-occupied
Efficiency Score
84 / 100
Potential: 86
CO₂ Emissions
-0.7 tonnes/year
-4 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
104 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
6 Mar 2015
marketed sale
About HUDDERSFIELD
HUDDERSFIELD is situated in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire. Properties in HUDDERSFIELD have an average EPC rating of D (score 60/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £423 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The HD8 postcode district contains over 10000 registered properties. Like many HUDDERSFIELD properties, this home features period architecture with character typical of Victorian-era construction.
Location & Nearby Area
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Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Boiler and radiators, wood pellets
£1254.0/yr
Hot Water
£191.0/yr
Save £74/yr
Lighting
76.0% low energy
£107.0/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Windows
Fully double glazed
Floor
Suspended, insulated
Heating System
Boiler and radiators, wood pellets
Main Fuel
bulk wood pellets
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 76% of fixed outlets
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View UK Property Insights →Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
Birdsedge First School
PrimaryLast inspected: Sept 2022
Hepworth Junior and Infant School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jan 2023
Cumberworth Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
PrimaryLast inspected: Dec 2013
Shepley First School
PrimaryLast inspected: May 2022
Scholes (Holmfirth) Junior & Infant School
PrimaryDenby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
PrimaryLast inspected: Dec 2021
New Mill Junior School
PrimaryNew Mill Infant School
PrimaryAbout 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.
Broadband & Connectivity
Average download speed: 9 Mbps
Download Speed
Upload Speed
Available Providers
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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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.