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Lydick Cottage, Tosside

BD23 4SQ

SKIPTON

Current

D

67

Potential

B

83

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in SKIPTON, BD23 4SQ. The property offers 120m² (1292 sq ft) of spacious living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a 1990s-era home. With an EPC rating of D (67/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (83/100). 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 property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Estimated annual energy costs are £1457, comprising £990 for heating, £386 for hot water, and £81 for lighting. The property produces 5.1 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home.

How Does Lydick Cottage Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 67/100, this SKIPTON property is around the national average for UK homes. At £1457 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. The 120m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m².

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the BD23 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property67
Average60
+12% better
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vs SKIPTON

This property67
Average57
+18% better
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vs BD23

This property67
Average56
+20% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 67/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £426/year more than the SKIPTON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(67 points)

Potential Rating

B(83 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 11 Sept 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

Lydick Cottage

Tosside

BD23 4SQ

SKIPTON

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1996-2002

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Floor Area

120.0

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

67 / 100

Potential: 83

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CO₂ Emissions

5.1 tonnes/year

43 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

173 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

11 Sept 2025

marketed sale

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About SKIPTON

SKIPTON is situated in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire. Properties in SKIPTON have an average EPC rating of D (score 57/100). The BD23 postcode district contains over 11300 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, oil

£990.0/yr

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Hot Water

£386.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£81.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Sandstone, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Good
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Floor

Solid, limited insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, oil

Average

Main Fuel

oil (not community)

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Lighting

Good lighting efficiency

Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Bolton by Bowland Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Primary
📍4 miles awayBB7 4NP

Last inspected: Feb 2022

Good

Slaidburn Brennands Endowed Primary School

Primary
📍4.2 miles awayBB7 3ER

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Long Preston Endowed Voluntary Aided Primary School

Primary
📍4.5 miles awayBD23 4PN

Last inspected: Jan 2022

Good

Hellifield Community Primary School

Primary
📍5.2 miles awayBD23 4HA

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Gisburn Primary School

Primary
📍5.6 miles awayBB7 4ET

Last inspected: Jan 2019

Outstanding

Bowland High

Secondary
📍5.8 miles awayBB7 4QS

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Good

Settle Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Primary
📍5.8 miles awayBD24 9BW

Last inspected: Apr 2023

Good

Giggleswick Primary School

Primary
📍5.9 miles awayBD24 0BJ

Last inspected: Jun 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

Superfast Broadband

Average download speed: 254 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:254 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:38 Mbps
Maximum:200 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.

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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