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Flat 5 Akhtar House, 129-135, Oxford Road

M1 7DY

MANCHESTER

Current

D

68

Potential

C

72

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached flat is located in MANCHESTER, M1 7DY. The property offers 51.1mยฒ (550 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. With an EPC rating of D (68/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. 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. 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 ยฃ436, comprising ยฃ271 for heating, ยฃ115 for hot water, and ยฃ50 for lighting. The property produces 2.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. For landlords: This rental property with a D rating is positioned above the current minimum standard. With proposed changes to require a C rating by 2028, modest improvements now could future-proof your compliance.

How Does Flat 5 Akhtar House Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 68/100, this MANCHESTER property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of ยฃ436 are approximately ยฃ1364 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. With 51.1mยฒ of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87mยฒ. At 2.9 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 M1 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property68
Average60
+13% better
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vs MANCHESTER

This property68
Average63
+8% better
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vs M1

This property68
Average69
-1% below

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 68/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ178/year less than the MANCHESTER average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(68 points)

Potential Rating

C(72 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 17 Aug 2009

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Property Information

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Full Address

Flat 5 Akhtar House

129-135, Oxford Road

M1 7DY

MANCHESTER

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Property Type

Flat

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1983-1990

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Floor Area

51.1 mยฒ

2.0 total rooms

2.0 heated

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Tenure

rental (private)

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Efficiency Score

68 / 100

Potential: 72

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

2.9 tonnes/year

55 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

370 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

17 Aug 2009

rental (private)

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About MANCHESTER

MANCHESTER is situated in Greater Manchester, North West. Properties in MANCHESTER have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). Heating costs are ยฃ343 below the MANCHESTER average, offering good value. The M1 postcode district contains over 11200 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Electric storage heaters

ยฃ271.0/yr

Save ยฃ30/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ115.0/yr

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Lighting

33.0% low energy

ยฃ50.0/yr

Save ยฃ20/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

(another dwelling above)

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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

(other premises below)

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Heating System

Electric storage heaters

Poor
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Main Fuel

electricity - this is for backwards compatibility only and should not be used

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets

Average

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Trinity CofE High School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขM15 6HP

Last inspected: Jan 2014

โญOutstanding

St Philip's Church of England Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขM15 6BT

Last inspected: Jun 2023

โœ“Good

Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขM15 6JS

Last inspected: Jun 2012

โญOutstanding

St Wilfrid's RC Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขM15 5BJ

Last inspected: May 2023

โœ“Good

Rolls Crescent Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขM15 5FT

Last inspected: Jan 2022

โœ“Good

Webster Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขM15 6JU

Last inspected: Oct 2019

โœ“Good

Manchester Academy

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขM14 4PX

Last inspected: Sept 2022

โœ“Good

St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขM13 0DX

Last inspected: Feb 2022

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

๐Ÿ“กStandard Broadband

Average download speed: 20 Mbps

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Download Speed

Minimum:10 Mbps
Average:20 Mbps
Maximum:67 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:3 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.

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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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