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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

Park Lane House, Park Lane

DE55 6AX

ALFRETON

Current

G

13

Potential

C

75

This G-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£6,412

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£2,291

potential per year

This property costs approximately £4,612 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £4,121 annually.

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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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 £4,121 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Current Costs
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New A-Rated Boiler

Your heating is rated Very Poor. Compare local boiler installers.

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Air Source Heat Pump

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

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Cost
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External Wall Insulation

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

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Why Does This Property Have a G Rating?

This detached house is located in ALFRETON, DE55 6AX. The property offers 158m² (1701 sq ft) of spacious living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. Currently rated G (13/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (75/100). 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 £6412, comprising £5383 for heating, £873 for hot water, and £156 for lighting. The property produces 14.0 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
G1-20
Current

Current Rating

G(13 points)

Achievable Rating

C(75 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 11 Apr 2025

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)

Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation

Good

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

No system present: electric heaters assumed

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

80.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets

Very Good

Property Information

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Full Address

Park Lane House

Park Lane

DE55 6AX

ALFRETON

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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

158.0

7.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

14.0 tonnes/year

87 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

515 kWh/m²/year

G-Rated Properties in ALFRETON

ALFRETON properties with G ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (DE55) 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

No system present: electric heaters assumed

£5383 /yr

Save £3455/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£873 /yr

Save £687/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

80.0% low energy

£156 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Westhouses Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayDE55 5AF

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Good

Shirland Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayDE55 6BH

Last inspected: Jan 2022

Good

Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayDE55 7EN

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Copthorne Community Infant School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayDE55 7FF

Last inspected: Mar 2022

Good

Stonebroom Primary and Nursery School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayDE55 6JY
?Not yet rated

Croft Infant School

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayDE55 7BW

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

Leys Junior School

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayDE55 7HA

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Blackwell Community Primary and Nursery School

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayDE55 5JG

Last inspected: Jul 2021

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: 132 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:132 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:20 Mbps
Maximum:50 Mbps

Available Providers

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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 Crime11 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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Public order

3 incidents (27%)

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violent crime

3 incidents (27%)

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Anti-social behaviour

2 incidents (18%)

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Other crime

2 incidents (18%)

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Drugs

1 incidents (9%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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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