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Below Average Efficiency โ€” Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

Flat 3, 9, St. Johns Square

WF1 2QX

WAKEFIELD

Current

E

49

Potential

C

71

๐Ÿ“… Upcoming Regulation Change โ€” Plan Ahead

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

โš–๏ธ Landlord Compliance โ€” Current & Future Requirements

This E-rated rental property currently meets the minimum standard (E or above). However, with the proposed upgrade to C by 2028, landlords will need to invest in improvements. Planning now โ€” rather than at the last minute โ€” allows you to take advantage of grants and spread costs.

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Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

ยฃ1,386

estimated per year

UK Average

ยฃ1,800

per year

After Improvements

ยฃ792

potential per year

๐Ÿ’ฐ Grants & Schemes Available

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ยฃ7,500

Off an air source heat pump. Available now โ€” limited places.

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Free

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach C โ€” saving up to ยฃ594/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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๐Ÿ’ฐ Save ยฃ1,144/year

With 3 selected upgrades

Journey to A
Eโ†’A
+ยฃ26,000
Property Value Boost
Investment
ยฃ22,500
Payback
~20 yrs
Current Costs
ยฃ1,386/yr
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Air Source Heat Pump

Ultra-efficient heating with ยฃ7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

Save ยฃ594/yrPayback: ~6 years+10 EPC points
๐Ÿ›๏ธ ยฃ7,500 BUS Grant Available
ยฃ3,500
ยฃ11,000
Cost
2
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External Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Very Poor. External insulation can dramatically cut heat loss.

Save ยฃ400/yrPayback: ~30 years+8 EPC points
ยฃ12,000
Cost
3
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Double Glazing

Your windows are rated Very Poor. Modern A-rated double glazing reduces drafts and heat loss.

Save ยฃ150/yrPayback: ~47 years+2 EPC points
ยฃ7,000
Cost

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About This E-Rated Property

This terraced flat is located in WAKEFIELD, WF1 2QX. The property offers 113mยฒ (1216 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. The property has an EPC rating of E (49/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (71/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs ยฃ8,000-ยฃ14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. 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 ยฃ400-ยฃ600 per window but improves thermal comfort and can reduce noise by up to 30dB. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ1386, comprising ยฃ1223 for heating, ยฃ92 for hot water, and ยฃ71 for lighting. The property produces 7.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home. For landlords: This property currently meets the minimum E rating requirement under MEES regulations. However, the government has proposed increasing the minimum to C by 2028 for new tenancies and 2030 for existing tenancies, so consider planning upgrades now.

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
C69-80
Potential
D55-68
E39-54
Current
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

E(49 points)

Achievable Rating

C(71 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 23 Jul 2013

Building Elements โ€” Improvement Opportunities

Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.

๐Ÿงฑ Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

๐Ÿ—๏ธ Roof

(another dwelling above)

๐ŸชŸ Windows

Single glazed

Very Poor

๐Ÿ“ฆ Floor

(other premises below)

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

NaN

Good

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

83.0% low energy โ€” Low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets

Very Good

Property Information

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Full Address

Flat 3

9, St. Johns Square

WF1 2QX

WAKEFIELD

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Property Type

Flat

End-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

113.0 mยฒ

3.0 total rooms

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

7.0 tonnes/year

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Energy Consumption

323 kWh/mยฒ/year

E-Rated Properties in WAKEFIELD

WAKEFIELD 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 โ€” particularly insulation and heating system upgrades, which can lift ratings by two or more bands.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs โ€” Current vs Potential

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ1223 /yr

Save ยฃ597/yr

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

ยฃ92 /yr

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

83.0% low energy

ยฃ71 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.2 miles awayโ€ขWF1 3JP

Last inspected: Sept 2023

โœ“Good

St Austin's Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขWF1 3PF

Last inspected: Oct 2023

โœ“Good

Wakefield Lawefield Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขWF2 8ST

Last inspected: Mar 2019

โœ“Good

Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขWF2 0AS

Last inspected: May 2019

โœ“Good

Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขWF1 3SQ

Last inspected: Sept 2023

โœ“Good

Newton Hill Community School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขWF1 2HR

Last inspected: May 2019

โœ“Good

Outwood Primary Academy Greenhill

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขWF1 4LU
?Not yet rated

Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1 miles awayโ€ขWF1 4PE

Last inspected: Mar 2023

โœ“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

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

โšก Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

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