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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

Westmead, Cow Lane

LU6 2HT

EDLESBOROUGH

Current

F

26

Potential

D

65

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£3,393

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,529

potential per year

This property costs approximately £1,593 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £1,864 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 D rating — saving up to £1,864 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached flat is located in EDLESBOROUGH, LU6 2HT. The property offers 60m² (646 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. Currently rated F (26/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a D rating (65/100). The property has modern timber frame or system-built walls, which typically offer good insulation properties when properly maintained. The flat roof has poor insulation. Flat roof insulation is more complex but essential for preventing heat loss and condensation issues, typically costing £1,000-£3,000 depending on access and method. 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 £3393, comprising £2871 for heating, £387 for hot water, and £135 for lighting. The property produces 6.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(26 points)

Achievable Rating

D(65 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 9 Jan 2024

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

Timber frame, as built, partial insulation (assumed)

Average

🏗️ Roof

Flat, limited insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

To unheated space, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, electric

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

56.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets

Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

Westmead

Cow Lane

LU6 2HT

EDLESBOROUGH

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Property Type

Flat

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1967-1975

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Floor Area

60.0

3.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

6.3 tonnes/year

106 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

626 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in EDLESBOROUGH

EDLESBOROUGH properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (LU6) 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

Room heaters, electric

£2871 /yr

Save £1863/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£387 /yr

💡 Lighting

56.0% low energy

£135 /yr

Save £33/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Edlesborough Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayLU6 2HS

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

Eaton Bray Academy

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayLU6 2DT

Last inspected: May 2019

Good

Totternhoe Church of England Academy

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayLU6 1RE

Last inspected: Jun 2022

Good

Lancot School

Primary
📍2.3 miles awayLU6 2AP

Last inspected: Jul 2018

Good

Beecroft Academy

Primary
📍2.5 miles awayLU6 1DW

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Dagnall VA Church of England School

Primary
📍2.6 miles awayHP4 1QX

Last inspected: Jun 2018

Good

Queensbury Academy

Secondary
📍2.7 miles awayLU6 3BU

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Good

Lark Rise Academy

Primary
📍2.7 miles awayLU6 3PT

Last inspected: Dec 2013

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: 380 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:380 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:152 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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