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Below Average Efficiency โ€” Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

Second Floor Flat, 4, Bainbrigge Road

LS6 3AD

LEEDS

Current

E

46

Potential

C

69

๐Ÿ“… Upcoming Regulation Change โ€” Plan Ahead

The government has proposed raising the minimum EPC standard to C by 2028 for new rental tenancies and 2030 for all tenancies. This E-rated property would need to improve by two bands to comply. Acting now costs less and avoids deadline pressure.

Now

E

Current rating

Target (2028)

C

Minimum required

Achievable

C

With improvements

โš–๏ธ Landlord Compliance โ€” Current & Future Requirements

This E-rated rental property currently meets the minimum standard (E or above). However, with the proposed upgrade to C by 2028, landlords will need to invest in improvements. Planning now โ€” rather than at the last minute โ€” allows you to take advantage of grants and spread costs.

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Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

ยฃ715

estimated per year

UK Average

ยฃ1,800

per year

After Improvements

ยฃ425

potential per year

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach C โ€” saving up to ยฃ290/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Eโ†’A
+ยฃ26,000
Property Value Boost
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ยฃ7,000
Payback
~15 yrs
Current Costs
ยฃ715/yr
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About This E-Rated Property

This terraced flat is located in LEEDS, LS6 3AD. The property offers 50mยฒ (538 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. The property has an EPC rating of E (46/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (69/100). The loft insulation is rated very good, meeting or exceeding the recommended 270mm depth for optimal thermal performance. 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 ยฃ715, comprising ยฃ438 for heating, ยฃ246 for hot water, and ยฃ31 for lighting. The property produces 2.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. For landlords: This property currently meets the minimum E rating requirement under MEES regulations. However, the government has proposed increasing the minimum to C by 2028 for new tenancies and 2030 for existing tenancies, so consider planning upgrades now.

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
C69-80
Potential
D55-68
E39-54
Current
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

E(46 points)

Achievable Rating

C(69 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 18 May 2010

Building Elements โ€” Improvement Opportunities

Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.

๐Ÿงฑ Walls

Sandstone, with internal insulation

Good

๐Ÿ—๏ธ Roof

Pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation

Very Good

๐ŸชŸ Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

๐Ÿ“ฆ Floor

(other premises below)

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Room heaters, electric

Very Poor

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

80.0% low energy โ€” Low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets

Very Good

Property Information

๐Ÿ“

Full Address

Second Floor Flat

4, Bainbrigge Road

LS6 3AD

LEEDS

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Property Type

Flat

Enclosed End-Terrace

๐Ÿ“…

Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

๐Ÿ“

Floor Area

50.0 mยฒ

2.0 total rooms

๐ŸŒ

COโ‚‚ Emissions

2.6 tonnes/year

๐Ÿ“Š

Energy Consumption

349 kWh/mยฒ/year

E-Rated Properties in LEEDS

LEEDS has a mix of older and newer housing stock. E-rated properties in this area typically pre-date modern insulation standards but are strong candidates for improvement โ€” particularly insulation and heating system upgrades, which can lift ratings by two or more bands.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs โ€” Current vs Potential

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Room heaters, electric

ยฃ438 /yr

Save ยฃ173/yr

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

ยฃ246 /yr

Save ยฃ121/yr

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

80.0% low energy

ยฃ31 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Shire Oak VC Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขLS6 2DT

Last inspected: Jun 2019

โœ“Good

Brudenell Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขLS6 1EN

Last inspected: Sept 2023

โœ“Good

Leeds City Academy

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขLS6 2LG

Last inspected: May 2019

โœ“Good

Burley St Matthias Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขLS4 2HY

Last inspected: Feb 2020

โœ“Good

Kirkstall Valley Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขLS4 2QZ

Last inspected: Jan 2022

โœ“Good

Beecroft Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขLS4 2TF

Last inspected: Mar 2010

โญOutstanding

Weetwood Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขLS16 5NW

Last inspected: Jul 2022

โœ“Good

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขLS4 2TF

Last inspected: Jun 2023

?Serious Weaknesses

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

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

โšก Gigabit Available
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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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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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