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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

Higher Scarcliffe, Carleton

BD23 3HS

SKIPTON

Current

G

20

Potential

C

77

This G-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£5,590

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£2,261

potential per year

This property costs approximately £3,790 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £3,329 annually.

⚖️ Landlord Legal Compliance — Action Required

This G-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

Off the cost of an air source heat pump. Available now — limited places.

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🏠 ECO4 Scheme

Free

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How to Improve This G-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a C rating — saving up to £3,329 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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39,000
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Investment
£17,500
Payback
~4 yrs
Current Costs
£5,590/yr
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

Save £3329/yrPayback: ~1 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
2
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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated Very Poor. Cheapest upgrade with fastest payback — top up to 270mm.

Save £200/yrPayback: ~5 years+3 EPC points
£1,000
Cost
3
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Cavity Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Very Poor. Cavity fill is quick and cost-effective.

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£2,000
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Why Does This Property Have a G Rating?

This detached house is located in SKIPTON, BD23 3HS. The property offers 294m² (3165 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. Currently rated G (20/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (77/100). Heating is provided by oil-fired central heating. While effective, oil prices can be volatile and the system produces higher carbon emissions than gas or heat pumps. The pitched roof lacks adequate insulation. Topping up loft insulation to 270mm (the recommended depth) typically costs £300-£500 and could save £150-£250 annually, with the investment often paying for itself within 2-3 years. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £5590, comprising £5198 for heating, £226 for hot water, and £166 for lighting. The property produces 27.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home. IMPORTANT FOR LANDLORDS: With an EPC rating of G, 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
G1-20
Current

Current Rating

G(20 points)

Achievable Rating

C(77 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 7 Dec 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

Sandstone or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, no insulation

Very Poor

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Good

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, oil

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Poor

💡 Lighting

55.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 55% of fixed outlets

Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

Higher Scarcliffe

Carleton

BD23 3HS

SKIPTON

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Property Type

House

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

294.0

7.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

27.0 tonnes/year

94 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

390 kWh/m²/year

G-Rated Properties in SKIPTON

SKIPTON properties with G ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (BD23) 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

Boiler and radiators, oil

£5198 /yr

Save £3155/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£226 /yr

Save £122/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

55.0% low energy

£166 /yr

Save £52/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Carleton Endowed CofE Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayBD23 3DE
?Not yet rated

The Skipton Academy

Secondary
📍2.1 miles awayBD23 1UQ

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Lothersdale Primary School

Primary
📍2.1 miles awayBD20 8HB
?Not yet rated

Skipton Girls' High School

Secondary
📍2.4 miles awayBD23 1QL

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Good

Ermysted's Grammar School

Secondary
📍2.5 miles awayBD23 1PL

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Good

St Stephen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, A Voluntary Academy

Primary
📍2.5 miles awayBD23 1PJ

Last inspected: Feb 2022

Good

Greatwood Community Primary School

Primary
📍2.6 miles awayBD23 2SJ

Last inspected: Oct 2023

Good

Cononley Community Primary School

Primary
📍2.6 miles awayBD20 8NA

Last inspected: May 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

Very Low Crime5 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

3 incidents (60%)

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Weapons

1 incidents (20%)

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Vehicle crime

1 incidents (20%)

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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