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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

Flat 2, 5 Regent Road

FY1 4LY

BLACKPOOL

Current

F

34

Potential

C

75

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£792

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£400

potential per year

⚖️ Landlord Legal Compliance — Action Required

This F-rated property does not meet the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). Since April 2020, landlords cannot legally let properties rated F or G without a valid registered exemption. Fines of up to £30,000 apply. Immediate improvements are required to reach at least an E rating.

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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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 £511 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Journey to A
FA
32,500
Property Value Boost
Investment
£17,000
Payback
~13 yrs
Current Costs
£792/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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New A-Rated Boiler

Your heating is rated Very Poor. Compare local boiler installers.

Save £181/yrPayback: ~19 years+5 EPC points
£3,500
Cost
4
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Air Source Heat Pump

Ultra-efficient heating with £7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

Save £511/yrPayback: ~7 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 Very Poor. Modern A-rated double glazing reduces drafts and heat loss.

Save £150/yrPayback: ~47 years+2 EPC points
£7,000
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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This terraced flat is located in BLACKPOOL, FY1 4LY. The property offers 20m² (215 sq ft) of compact living space with 1 habitable room. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated F (34/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (75/100). The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. Single glazing is a significant source of heat loss, accounting for up to 25% of a home's heat escaping through windows. Upgrading to double glazing typically costs £400-£600 per window but improves thermal comfort and can reduce noise by up to 30dB. Estimated annual energy costs are £792, comprising £381 for heating, £389 for hot water, and £22 for lighting. The property produces 3.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. IMPORTANT FOR LANDLORDS: With an EPC rating of F, this property does not meet the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). Since April 2020, landlords cannot legally let properties rated F or G without registering a valid exemption. Penalties for non-compliance can reach up to £30,000. Immediate improvements are required to bring the property to at least an E rating.

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(34 points)

Achievable Rating

C(75 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 19 Nov 2013

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

Single glazeddouble glazing

Very Poor

📦 Floor

(other premises below)

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, electric

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

67.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets

Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

Flat 2

5 Regent Road

FY1 4LY

BLACKPOOL

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Property Type

Flat

Enclosed End-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1930-1949

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Floor Area

20.0

1.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

3.0 tonnes/year

147 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

829 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in BLACKPOOL

BLACKPOOL properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (FY1) 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

Room heaters, electric

£381 /yr

Save £181/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£389 /yr

Save £330/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

67.0% low energy

£22 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Blackpool St John's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayFY1 3NX

Last inspected: Mar 2020

Good

St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayFY3 8BT
?Not yet rated

Devonshire Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayFY3 8AF

Last inspected: Jan 2020

⚠️Requires improvement

Revoe Learning Academy

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayFY1 5HP

Last inspected: Feb 2019

Good

Westminster Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayFY1 2QE

Last inspected: Jan 2022

Good

Blackpool Gateway Academy

Primary
📍1 miles awayFY1 6JH

Last inspected: May 2022

Good

Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayFY1 2SD

Last inspected: Dec 2021

Good

St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayFY1 6RD

Last inspected: Mar 2018

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: 418 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:418 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
⬆️

Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:167 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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Area Safety

Higher Crime1111 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
📊

violent crime

481 incidents (43%)

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Anti-social behaviour

166 incidents (15%)

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Theft

86 incidents (8%)

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Public order

81 incidents (7%)

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Criminal damage

79 incidents (7%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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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.

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

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