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Energy Performance Certificate

Mill Lane Farm, Mill Lane

CH64 1RE

NESTON

Current

F

24

Potential

D

61

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£2,766

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,497

potential per year

This property costs approximately £966 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £1,269 annually.

💰 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 F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a D rating — saving up to £1,269 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Payback
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Current Costs
£2,766/yr
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New A-Rated Boiler

Your heating is rated Poor. Compare local boiler installers.

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£3,500
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2
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

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£11,000
Cost
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External Wall Insulation

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

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£12,000
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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached house is located in NESTON, CH64 1RE. The property offers 170m² (1830 sq ft) of spacious living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated F (24/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a D rating (61/100). The oil-fired central heating has poor efficiency. Oil boilers are more expensive to run than gas and have higher carbon emissions. Consider switching to a heat pump (eligible for £7,500 BUS grant) for significant long-term savings. The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs £8,000-£14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. 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 £2766, comprising £2423 for heating, £183 for hot water, and £160 for lighting. The property produces 9.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(24 points)

Achievable Rating

D(61 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 20 Mar 2020

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

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation

Good

🪟 Windows

Mostly double glazing

Average

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, LPG

Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Poor

💡 Lighting

43.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 43% of fixed outlets

Average

Property Information

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Full Address

Mill Lane Farm

Mill Lane

CH64 1RE

NESTON

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Property Type

House

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

170.0

6.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

9.2 tonnes/year

54 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

259 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in NESTON

NESTON properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (CH64) 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, LPG

£2423 /yr

Save £1150/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£183 /yr

Save £61/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

43.0% low energy

£160 /yr

Save £58/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Willaston CofE Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayCH64 2TN

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Good

Neston High School

Secondary
📍1.6 miles awayCH64 9NH

Last inspected: Feb 2022

Good

Woodfall Primary School

Primary
📍1.6 miles awayCH64 4BT

Last inspected: Nov 2014

Outstanding

St Winefride's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍1.6 miles awayCH64 9RW

Last inspected: Nov 2018

Good

South Wirral High School

Secondary
📍1.9 miles awayCH62 8EH

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

Brookhurst Primary School

Primary
📍1.9 miles awayCH63 0EH

Last inspected: Jul 2022

Good

Neston Primary School

Primary
📍2 miles awayCH64 9RE

Last inspected: Sept 2021

Good

Millfields Church of England (Controlled) Primary School

Primary
📍2 miles awayCH62 9EB

Last inspected: Dec 2021

⚠️Requires improvement

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
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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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Area Safety

Very Low Crime3 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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Burglary

1 incidents (33%)

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Public order

1 incidents (33%)

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violent crime

1 incidents (33%)

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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