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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

Flat 3, 68 Staining Road

FY3 0AB

BLACKPOOL

Current

F

30

Potential

C

77

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£935

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£400

potential per year

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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Free

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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 £659 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Journey to A
FA
32,500
Property Value Boost
Investment
£16,000
Payback
~12 yrs
Current Costs
£935/yr
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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
2
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New A-Rated Boiler

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

Save £278/yrPayback: ~13 years+5 EPC points
£3,500
Cost
3
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

Save £659/yrPayback: ~5 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
4
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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
Cost

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This semi-detached flat is located in BLACKPOOL, FY3 0AB. The property offers 22m² (237 sq ft) of compact living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated F (30/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (77/100). 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 £935, comprising £466 for heating, £431 for hot water, and £38 for lighting. The property produces 3.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

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(30 points)

Achievable Rating

C(77 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 24 Jul 2015

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

(another dwelling above)

🪟 Windows

Single glazed

Very Poor

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

No system present: electric heaters assumed

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy — No low energy lighting

Very Poor

Property Information

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Full Address

Flat 3

68 Staining Road

FY3 0AB

BLACKPOOL

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Property Type

Flat

Semi-Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1930-1949

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Floor Area

22.0

2.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

3.2 tonnes/year

149 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

881 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 (FY3) 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

No system present: electric heaters assumed

£466 /yr

Save £278/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£431 /yr

Save £362/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy

£38 /yr

Save £19/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Staining Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayFY3 0BW

Last inspected: Oct 2023

Good

Boundary Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayFY3 7RW

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

Christ The King Catholic Academy

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayFY3 7FG

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Good

St Mary's Catholic Academy

Secondary
📍0.7 miles awayFY3 7EQ

Last inspected: May 2022

Good

Baines School

Secondary
📍0.9 miles awayFY6 8BE

Last inspected: Nov 2019

⚠️Requires improvement

Blackpool Aspire Academy

Secondary
📍1 miles awayFY3 7LS

Last inspected: Nov 2018

Good

Layton Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayFY3 7DX

Last inspected: Oct 2017

Outstanding

Poulton-le-Fylde Carr Head Primary School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayFY6 8JB

Last inspected: Jul 2022

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
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
⬆️

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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Area Safety

Above Average130 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has slightly above average crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
📊

violent crime

60 incidents (46%)

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Anti-social behaviour

22 incidents (17%)

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Public order

12 incidents (9%)

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Vehicle crime

12 incidents (9%)

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Criminal damage

10 incidents (8%)

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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