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River House, Wyre Road

FY5 5LF

THORNTON-CLEVELEYS

Current

G

16

Potential

G

16

This G-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£6,633

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£6,545

potential per year

This property costs approximately £4,833 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £88 annually.

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🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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How to Improve This G-Rated Property

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Why Does This Property Have a G Rating?

This detached house is located in THORNTON-CLEVELEYS, FY5 5LF. The property offers 539.85m² (5811 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 12 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. Currently rated G (16/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £6633, comprising £5476 for heating, £643 for hot water, and £514 for lighting. The property produces 26.0 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
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20
Current

Current Rating

G(16 points)

Achievable Rating

G(16 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 15 Jun 2009

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

Cavity wall, with internal insulation

Good

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, insulated at rafters

Good

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Good

📦 Floor

Suspended, insulated

🔥 Heating

No system present: electric heaters assumed

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy — No low energy lighting

Very Poor

Property Information

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Full Address

River House

Wyre Road

FY5 5LF

THORNTON-CLEVELEYS

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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

539.85

12.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

26.0 tonnes/year

52 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

349 kWh/m²/year

G-Rated Properties in THORNTON-CLEVELEYS

THORNTON-CLEVELEYS properties with G ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (FY5) 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

£5476 /yr

🚿 Hot Water

£643 /yr

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy

£514 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Poulton-le-Fylde the Breck Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayFY6 7HE

Last inspected: Feb 2014

Outstanding

St John's Catholic Primary School, Poulton-le-Fylde

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayFY6 7HT

Last inspected: Jul 2013

Outstanding

Hodgson Academy

Secondary
📍0.9 miles awayFY6 7EU

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Good

Stanah Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayFY5 5JR

Last inspected: Jul 2018

Good

Millfield Science & Performing Arts College

Secondary
📍1 miles awayFY5 5DG

Last inspected: Jul 2022

Good

Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayFY5 5HY

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

Carleton Green Community Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayFY6 7TF

Last inspected: Apr 2018

Good

Poulton-le-Fylde St Chad's CofE Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayFY6 7SR

Last inspected: Feb 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

📶Fast Broadband

Average download speed: 36 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:36 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:5 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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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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