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East Cottage, Thornton-le-Fen

LN4 4YJ

LINCOLN

Current

D

67

Potential

A

109

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in LINCOLN, LN4 4YJ. The property offers 72m² (775 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. With an EPC rating of D (67/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (109/100). 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 solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs £8,000-£14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. The loft insulation is rated very good, meeting or exceeding the recommended 270mm depth for optimal thermal performance. 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 £1352, comprising £934 for heating, £272 for hot water, and £146 for lighting. The property produces 3.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does East Cottage Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 67/100, this LINCOLN property is around the national average for UK homes. At £1352 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. At 3.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the LN4 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property67
Average60
+12% better
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vs LINCOLN

This property67
Average63
+6% better
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vs LN4

This property67
Average59
+14% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 67/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £612/year more than the LINCOLN average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(67 points)

Potential Rating

A(109 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 21 Aug 2023

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Property Information

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Full Address

East Cottage

Thornton-le-Fen

LN4 4YJ

LINCOLN

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

72.0

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

67 / 100

Potential: 109

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CO₂ Emissions

3.8 tonnes/year

52 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

173 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

21 Aug 2023

not sale or rental

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About LINCOLN

LINCOLN is situated in Lincolnshire, East Midlands. Properties in LINCOLN have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). The LN4 postcode district contains over 13600 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, oil

£934.0/yr

Save £421/yr

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Hot Water

£272/yr

Save £46/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£146.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor
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Roof

Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation

Very Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, oil

Average

Main Fuel

oil (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

New York Primary School

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayLN4 4XH

Last inspected: May 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Gipsey Bridge Academy

Primary
📍2.3 miles awayPE22 7BP

Last inspected: Sept 2018

Good

Frithville Primary School

Primary
📍3.2 miles awayPE22 7EX

Last inspected: Jul 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Coningsby St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍4.1 miles awayLN4 4SJ

Last inspected: Jun 2022

Good

The Barnes Wallis Academy

Secondary
📍4.4 miles awayLN4 4PN

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Good

Tattershall Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍4.6 miles awayLN4 4LD

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Good

Tattershall Primary School

Primary
📍4.7 miles awayLN4 4QZ

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

William Lovell Church of England Academy

Secondary
📍4.8 miles awayPE22 8AA

Last inspected: Oct 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

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

📻Basic Broadband

Average download speed: 1 Mbps

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Download Speed

Minimum:10 Mbps
Average:1 Mbps
Maximum:67 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:0 Mbps
Maximum:50 Mbps

Available Providers

BTSkyTalkTalkPlusnet

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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