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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

Old Neds Farm, Tottington Road

BL2 4LR

BOLTON

Current

F

38

Potential

C

75

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£5,635

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£2,692

potential per year

This property costs approximately £3,835 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £2,943 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 C rating — saving up to £2,943 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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£17,500
Payback
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Current Costs
£5,635/yr
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

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🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
2
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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated 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
Cost
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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached house is located in BOLTON, BL2 4LR. The property offers 259m² (2788 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. Currently rated F (38/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (75/100). 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. 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 £5635, comprising £4889 for heating, £386 for hot water, and £360 for lighting. The property produces 17.8 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
Potential
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
Current
G1-20

Current Rating

F(38 points)

Achievable Rating

C(75 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 4 May 2023

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, 50 mm loft insulation

Poor

🪟 Windows

Mostly double glazing

Average

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, oil

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Average

💡 Lighting

62.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 62% of fixed outlets

Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

Old Neds Farm

Tottington Road

BL2 4LR

BOLTON

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

259.0

7.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

17.8 tonnes/year

69 kg/m²

📊

Energy Consumption

259 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in BOLTON

BOLTON properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (BL2) 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

£4889 /yr

Save £2649/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£386 /yr

Save £194/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

62.0% low energy

£360 /yr

Save £100/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Brendan's RC Primary School, Harwood, Bolton

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayBL2 4DZ

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

Hardy Mill Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayBL2 4EF

Last inspected: Jul 2019

Good

Holly Mount Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayBL8 4HS

Last inspected: Jan 2012

Outstanding

Harwood Meadows Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayBL2 3PS

Last inspected: Feb 2022

Good

St Maxentius CofE Primary School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayBL2 4AE

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Tottington Primary School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayBL8 3HR
?Not yet rated

Tottington High School

Secondary
📍1.3 miles awayBL8 3LY

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayBL8 4JL

Last inspected: Feb 2015

Outstanding

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

📻Basic Broadband

Average download speed: 4 Mbps

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Download Speed

Minimum:10 Mbps
Average:4 Mbps
Maximum:67 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:1 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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