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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

Springfield, Ellel

LA2 0QA

LANCASTER

Current

G

15

Potential

F

29

This G-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£2,451

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,810

potential per year

This property costs approximately £651 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £641 annually.

💰 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 F rating — saving up to £641 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Current Costs
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Why Does This Property Have a G Rating?

This detached bungalow is located in LANCASTER, LA2 0QA. The property offers 138.27m² (1488 sq ft) of spacious living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. Currently rated G (15/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a F rating (29/100). The oil-fired central heating has poor efficiency. Oil boilers are more expensive to run than gas and have higher carbon emissions. Consider switching to a heat pump (eligible for £7,500 BUS grant) for significant long-term savings. 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 £2451, comprising £1825 for heating, £473 for hot water, and £153 for lighting. The property produces 9.3 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
Potential
G1-20
Current

Current Rating

G(15 points)

Achievable Rating

F(29 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 21 Jul 2010

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, filled cavity

Good

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation

Very Good

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, LPG

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

19.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 19% of fixed outlets

Poor

Property Information

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Full Address

Springfield

Ellel

LA2 0QA

LANCASTER

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Property Type

Bungalow

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

138.27

7.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

9.3 tonnes/year

67 kg/m²

📊

Energy Consumption

324 kWh/m²/year

G-Rated Properties in LANCASTER

LANCASTER properties with G ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (LA2) 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

Boiler and radiators, LPG

£1825 /yr

Save £430/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£473 /yr

Save £143/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

19.0% low energy

£153 /yr

Save £68/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayLA2 0JS

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.9 miles awayLA2 9AN

Last inspected: Apr 2013

Outstanding

Moorside Primary School

Primary
📍2.4 miles awayLA1 4HT

Last inspected: Apr 2018

Good

St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

Primary
📍2.5 miles awayLA1 4HT

Last inspected: Feb 2012

Outstanding

Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Primary
📍2.5 miles awayLA2 9EL

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School

Primary
📍2.6 miles awayLA1 4SE

Last inspected: May 2011

Outstanding

Bowerham Primary & Nursery School

Primary
📍3.1 miles awayLA1 4BS

Last inspected: Sept 2021

Good

Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy

Secondary
📍3.2 miles awayLA1 4RS

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Outstanding

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: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

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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