Energy Performance Certificate
Whitehall Cottage, Luzley Road
OL6 9AJ
ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE
Current
E
53
Potential
D
64
📅 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
D
With improvements
Running Costs: How This Property Compares
This Property
£1,719
estimated per year
UK Average
£1,800
per year
After Improvements
£1,566
potential per year
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About This E-Rated Property
This semi-detached house is located in ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, OL6 9AJ. The property offers 143m² (1539 sq ft) of spacious living space. 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 D rating (64/100). Estimated annual energy costs are £1719, comprising £1295 for heating, £323 for hot water, and £101 for lighting. The property produces 6.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home.
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Achievable Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 1 Aug 2016
Building Elements — Improvement Opportunities
Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.
🧱 Walls
Average thermal transmittance 0.28 W/m-¦K
🏗️ Roof
Average thermal transmittance 0.15 W/m-¦K
🪟 Windows
High performance glazing
📦 Floor
Average thermal transmittance 0.20 W/m-¦K
🔥 Heating
Room heaters, electric
🚿 Hot Water
NaN
💡 Lighting
NaN% low energy — Low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets
Property Information
Full Address
Whitehall Cottage
Luzley Road
OL6 9AJ
ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE
Property Type
House
Semi-Detached
Construction Age
NO DATA!
Floor Area
143.0 m²
NaN total rooms
CO₂ Emissions
6.0 tonnes/year
Energy Consumption
241 kWh/m²/year
E-Rated Properties in ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE
ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE 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.
Location & Nearby Area
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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential
🔥 Heating
Room heaters, electric
£1295 /yr
🚿 Hot Water
£323 /yr
Save £160/yr
💡 Lighting
NaN% low energy
£101 /yr
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Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
Livingstone Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Mar 2022
St George's CofE Primary School
PrimaryArlies Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: May 2023
St Joseph's RC Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Sept 2023
Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy
PrimaryLast inspected: May 2023
Micklehurst All Saints CofE Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Apr 2023
Millbrook Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: May 2009
St Raphael's Catholic Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Dec 2019
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.
Broadband & Connectivity
Average download speed: 20 Mbps
Download Speed
Upload Speed
Available Providers
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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