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Energy Performance Certificate

The Paddocks, Broad Cut

WF4 3DT

WAKEFIELD

Current

F

37

Potential

E

52

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£2,792

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£2,473

potential per year

This property costs approximately £992 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £319 annually.

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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Free

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a E rating — saving up to £319 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 F Rating?

This detached bungalow is located in WAKEFIELD, WF4 3DT. The property offers 118m² (1270 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a 1990s-era home. Currently rated F (37/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a E rating (52/100). 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 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 £2792, comprising £2401 for heating, £290 for hot water, and £101 for lighting. The property produces 8.3 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
Potential
F21-38
Current
G1-20

Current Rating

F(37 points)

Achievable Rating

E(52 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 8 Feb 2023

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, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation

Good

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Suspended, limited insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, electric

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Poor

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good

Property Information

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Full Address

The Paddocks

Broad Cut

WF4 3DT

WAKEFIELD

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Property Type

Bungalow

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1996-2002

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Floor Area

118.0

3.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

8.3 tonnes/year

71 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

414 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in WAKEFIELD

WAKEFIELD properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (WF4) 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, electric

£2401 /yr

Save £200/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£290 /yr

Save £119/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy

£101 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayWF4 3HY

Last inspected: Jun 2018

Good

Horbury Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayWF4 5DW

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Good

Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayWF4 3HW

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Good

Horbury Academy

Secondary
📍0.9 miles awayWF4 5HE

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayWF4 5BE

Last inspected: Jun 2022

Good

Hendal Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayWF2 7QW

Last inspected: Mar 2020

Good

Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayWF2 8AA

Last inspected: Jun 2017

Outstanding

The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayWF2 8QW

Last inspected: Nov 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: 124 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:124 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:19 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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Area Safety

Moderate66 incidents/month

Crime levels are moderate in the surrounding area (1-mile radius)

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

25 incidents (38%)

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Criminal damage

9 incidents (14%)

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Anti-social behaviour

8 incidents (12%)

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Theft

7 incidents (11%)

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Public order

6 incidents (9%)

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.

Data Sources: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Police.uk crime statistics.

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