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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

Side Ings Farm, Witherholme

YO61 4SF

YORK

Current

G

1

Potential

A

99

This G-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£8,214

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£2,052

potential per year

This property costs approximately £6,414 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £6,162 annually.

⚖️ Landlord Legal Compliance — Action Required

This G-rated property does not meet the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). Since April 2020, landlords cannot legally let properties rated F or G without a valid registered exemption. Fines of up to £30,000 apply. Immediate improvements are required to reach at least an E rating.

💰 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 A rating — saving up to £6,162 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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39,000
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Payback
~2 yrs
Current Costs
£8,214/yr
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New A-Rated Boiler

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

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£3,500
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2
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

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Your roof is rated Very Poor. Cheapest upgrade with fastest payback — top up to 270mm.

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Your walls are rated Very Poor. Cavity fill is quick and cost-effective.

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Why Does This Property Have a G Rating?

This detached house is located in YORK, YO61 4SF. The property offers 177m² (1905 sq ft) of spacious living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. Currently rated G (1/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (99/100). The pitched roof lacks adequate insulation. Topping up loft insulation to 270mm (the recommended depth) typically costs £300-£500 and could save £150-£250 annually, with the investment often paying for itself within 2-3 years. 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 £8214, comprising £7919 for heating, £162 for hot water, and £133 for lighting. The property produces 21.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home. IMPORTANT FOR LANDLORDS: With an EPC rating of G, this property does not meet the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). Since April 2020, landlords cannot legally let properties rated F or G without registering a valid exemption. Penalties for non-compliance can reach up to £30,000. Immediate improvements are required to bring the property to at least an E rating.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

G(1 points)

Achievable Rating

A(99 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 11 Jun 2015

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, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

No system present: electric heaters assumed

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Average

💡 Lighting

58.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 58% of fixed outlets

Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

Side Ings Farm

Witherholme

YO61 4SF

YORK

🏠

Property Type

House

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

177.0

4.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

21.0 tonnes/year

117 kg/m²

📊

Energy Consumption

690 kWh/m²/year

G-Rated Properties in YORK

YORK properties with G ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (YO61) 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

£7919 /yr

Save £6104/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£162 /yr

Save £58/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

58.0% low energy

£133 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Sheriff Hutton Primary School

Primary
📍2 miles awayYO60 6SH

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Terrington Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Primary
📍2.5 miles awayYO60 6NS

Last inspected: Jun 2018

Good

Stillington Primary School

Primary
📍3.1 miles awayYO61 1LA

Last inspected: Jun 2021

⚠️Requires improvement

Sutton on the Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Primary
📍4 miles awayYO61 1DW

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Foston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Primary
📍4.3 miles awayYO60 7QB

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

Crayke Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Primary
📍4.5 miles awayYO61 4TZ

Last inspected: Oct 2012

Outstanding

Huby CofE Primary School

Primary
📍4.8 miles awayYO61 1HX

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

Slingsby Community Primary School

Primary
📍5.3 miles awayYO62 4AA

Last inspected: Mar 2020

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

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 314 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:314 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:126 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.

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