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Below Average Efficiency — Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

Springfield, Common Lane

YO10 5EQ

YORK

Current

E

53

Potential

C

74

📅 Upcoming Regulation Change — 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

Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

£2,748

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,923

potential per year

This property costs approximately £948 more per year than the UK average. Improvements could save up to £825 annually.

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach C — saving up to £825/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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£26,500
Payback
~12 yrs
Current Costs
£2,748/yr
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Your walls are rated Poor. External insulation can dramatically cut heat loss.

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About This E-Rated Property

This detached house is located in YORK, YO10 5EQ. The property offers 202m² (2174 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 9 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. The property has an EPC rating of E (53/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (74/100). Heating is provided by oil-fired central heating. While effective, oil prices can be volatile and the system produces higher carbon emissions than gas or heat pumps. 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 loft insulation is rated very good, meeting or exceeding the recommended 270mm depth for optimal thermal performance. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £2748, comprising £2256 for heating, £249 for hot water, and £243 for lighting. The property produces 10.0 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
Current
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

E(53 points)

Achievable Rating

C(74 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 13 Sept 2023

Building Elements — Improvement Opportunities

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

🧱 Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 350 mm loft insulation

Very Good

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Good

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, oil

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Average

💡 Lighting

92.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 92% of fixed outlets

Very Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

Springfield

Common Lane

YO10 5EQ

YORK

🏠

Property Type

House

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

📐

Floor Area

202.0

9.0 total rooms

🌍

CO₂ Emissions

10.0 tonnes/year

📊

Energy Consumption

196 kWh/m²/year

E-Rated Properties in YORK

YORK 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 — particularly insulation and heating system upgrades, which can lift ratings by two or more bands.

Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, oil

£2256 /yr

Save £734/yr

🚿 Hot Water

£249 /yr

Save £91/yr

💡 Lighting

92.0% low energy

£243 /yr

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Broadband & Connectivity

Superfast Broadband

Average download speed: 165 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:165 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
⬆️

Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:25 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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