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Energy Performance Certificate

Hill Houses, Farndale

YO62 7LH

YORK

Current

B

82

Potential

A

96

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in YORK, YO62 7LH. The property offers 245m² (2637 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 9 habitable rooms. With an EPC rating of B (82/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (96/100). This property benefits from a ground source heat pump system, which can deliver 3-4 units of heat for every unit of electricity used. Heat pumps are eligible for the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, making them increasingly popular for UK homes seeking to reduce carbon emissions. The roof space has been converted to living space, with insulation between the rafters. 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 £1129, comprising £868 for heating, £138 for hot water, and £123 for lighting. The property produces 5.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home.

How Does Hill Houses Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 82/100, this YORK property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £1129 are approximately £671 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 245m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²).

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the YO62 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property82
Average60
+37% better
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vs YORK

This property82
Average61
+34% better
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vs YO62

This property82
Average54
+52% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 82/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £296/year more than the YORK average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

B(82 points)

Potential Rating

A(96 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 14 Jan 2015

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Property Information

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Full Address

Hill Houses

Farndale

Kirkbymoorside

YO62 7LH

YORK

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

INVALID!

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Floor Area

245.0

9.0 total rooms

9.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

82 / 100

Potential: 96

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CO₂ Emissions

5.2 tonnes/year

21 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

107 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

14 Jan 2015

RHI application

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About YORK

YORK is situated in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire. Properties in YORK have an average EPC rating of D (score 61/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. The YO62 postcode district contains over 4700 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Ground source heat pump, underfloor, electric

£868.0/yr

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Hot Water

£138.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£123.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Sandstone or limestone, as built, insulated (assumed)

Very Good
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Roof

Roof room(s), insulated (assumed)

Very Good
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Windows

Some double glazing

Very Poor
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Floor

Solid, insulated

NO DATA!
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Heating System

Ground source heat pump, underfloor, electric

Good

Main Fuel

electricity (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Rosedale Abbey Community Primary School

Primary
📍4.7 miles awayYO18 8SA

Last inspected: Sept 2018

Good

Gillamoor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Primary
📍5.7 miles awayYO62 7HX

Last inspected: Jul 2019

Good

Bilsdale Midcable Chop Gate Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Primary
📍6 miles awayTS9 7JL

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Castleton Primary School

Primary
📍6.1 miles awayYO21 2DA
?Not yet rated

Danby Church of England Voluntary Aided School

Primary
📍6.2 miles awayYO21 2NG

Last inspected: Jan 2022

Good

Ingleby Greenhow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Primary
📍6.6 miles awayTS9 6LL

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Kirkbymoorside Community Primary School

Primary
📍8.1 miles awayYO62 6AG
?Not yet rated

Kirkby and Great Broughton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Primary
📍8.2 miles awayTS9 7AL

Last inspected: May 2023

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

📶Fast Broadband

Average download speed: 51 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:51 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:8 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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Area Safety

Very Low Crime1 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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Criminal damage

1 incidents (100%)

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. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

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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