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Energy Performance Certificate

Rubicon, Main Street

YO30 1AA

YORK

Current

C

73

Potential

C

76

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in YORK, YO30 1AA. The property offers 409m² (4402 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 12 habitable rooms. It is a 1990s-era home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (73/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. 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, 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 £5582, comprising £4877 for heating, £368 for hot water, and £337 for lighting. The property produces 11.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.

How Does Rubicon Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 73/100, this YORK property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Energy costs of £5582 annually are £3782 above the UK average. Improvements could reduce bills significantly. At 409m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). CO2 emissions of 11.0 tonnes/year are above average. Energy improvements could significantly reduce the property's carbon footprint.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the YO30 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property73
Average60
+22% better
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vs YORK

This property73
Average61
+20% better
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vs YO30

This property73
Average61
+20% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 73/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £4749/year more than the YORK average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(73 points)

Potential Rating

C(76 points)

Based on assessment dated 20 Jul 2023

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Property Information

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Full Address

Rubicon

Main Street

Shipton By Beningbrough

YO30 1AA

YORK

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1996-2002

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Floor Area

409.0

12.0 total rooms

12.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

73 / 100

Potential: 76

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CO₂ Emissions

11.0 tonnes/year

28 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

154 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

20 Jul 2023

marketed sale

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About YORK

YORK is situated in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire. Properties in YORK have an average EPC rating of D (score 61/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £4044 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The YO30 postcode district contains over 8600 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£4877.0/yr

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Hot Water

£368.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£337.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Suspended, limited insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayYO30 1AG

Last inspected: Apr 2019

Good

Skelton Primary School

Primary
📍1.9 miles awayYO30 1YB

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

Poppleton Ousebank Primary School

Primary
📍2.6 miles awayYO26 6JT
?Not yet rated

Wigginton Primary School

Primary
📍2.9 miles awayYO32 2FZ

Last inspected: Sept 2018

Good

Nun Monkton Primary Foundation School

Primary
📍2.9 miles awayYO26 8ER

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

Linton-on-Ouse Primary School

Primary
📍3.3 miles awayYO30 2BD

Last inspected: Dec 2019

Good

Clifton With Rawcliffe Primary School

Primary
📍3.3 miles awayYO30 5TA

Last inspected: Jul 2021

Good

Lakeside Primary Academy

Primary
📍3.3 miles awayYO30 4YL

Last inspected: Sept 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: 188 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:188 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:28 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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Area Safety

Very Low Crime2 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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Drugs

1 incidents (50%)

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violent crime

1 incidents (50%)

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. 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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