The government has proposed raising the minimum EPC standard to C by 2028 for new rental tenancies and 2030 for all tenancies. This E-rated property would need to improve by two bands to comply. Acting now costs less and avoids deadline pressure.
Now
E
Current rating
Target (2028)
C
Minimum required
Achievable
C
With improvements
This Property
£1,365
estimated per year
UK Average
£1,800
per year
After Improvements
£630
potential per year
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This terraced flat is located in MANCHESTER, M20 6AE. The property offers 77m² (829 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. The property has an EPC rating of E (41/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (72/100). The property uses electric storage heaters, which charge overnight on cheaper electricity tariffs. While having low installation costs, running costs are typically higher than gas central heating. A heat pump could reduce electricity use by 60-70%. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. 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 £1365, comprising £963 for heating, £310 for hot water, and £92 for lighting. The property produces 7.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home.
Current Rating
Achievable Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 17 Nov 2015
Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.
🧱 Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
🏗️ Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
🪟 Windows
Fully double glazed
📦 Floor
To unheated space, no insulation (assumed)
🔥 Heating
Electric storage heaters
🚿 Hot Water
NaN
💡 Lighting
55.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 55% of fixed outlets
Full Address
Flat 13 Holmwood Court
Holmwood Road
M20 6AE
MANCHESTER
Property Type
Flat
Enclosed Mid-Terrace
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1983-1990
Floor Area
77.0 m²
3.0 total rooms
CO₂ Emissions
7.4 tonnes/year
Energy Consumption
568 kWh/m²/year
MANCHESTER has a mix of older and newer housing stock. E-rated properties in this area typically pre-date modern insulation standards but are strong candidates for improvement — particularly insulation and heating system upgrades, which can lift ratings by two or more bands.
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🔥 Heating
Electric storage heaters
£963 /yr
Save £544/yr
🚿 Hot Water
£310 /yr
Save £162/yr
💡 Lighting
55.0% low energy
£92 /yr
Save £29/yr
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