25 FARRINGDON DRIVE, RADCLIFFE

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From the available property and energy data, this 27m² 1970s flat has a current EPC rating of E40 and its recorded heating. HotAndCold estimates a space-heating requirement of approximately 1.5–2.0kW. This property's recorded energy efficiency is comparatively low. The estimated heat demand per square metre is towards the lower end.

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Sale history

Recorded sales for 25 FARRINGDON DRIVE from HM Land Registry Price Paid data.

1. £19,000

   Mar 1997 · Flat/maisonette

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right. Sale prices are historic and not a current valuation.

Built form

Flat

Internal area (EPC)

27 m²

Building footprint

~175 m²

Approx. dimensions

~16.8 × 10.4 m

Main building axis

E–W

Estimated floors

2

Nearest building

1.1 m

Footprint & dimensions derived from Overture Maps building data (ODbL). Approximate, not survey-grade.

How this home is constructed & heated

Recorded on its Energy Performance Certificate.

Walls

Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)

Roof

(another dwelling above)

Windows

Single glazed

Main heating

No system present: electric heaters assumed

Heating controls

None

Hot water

Electric immersion, standard tariff

Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

Energy improvement potential

Recommended improvements for this property

Measures from this home’s official Energy Performance Certificate assessment that could raise its rating and cut running costs, specific to 25 FARRINGDON DRIVE, RADCLIFFE, MANCHESTER, M26 3WS.

1. 1
   High heat retention storage heaters and dual immersion cylinderIndicative cost: £400 - £600

   Modern storage heaters are less expensive to run than the direct acting, on-peak heating system in the property. A dual-rate electricity supply is required to provide the off-peak electricity that these heaters use; this is easily obtained by contacting the energy supplier. Ask for a quotation for high heat retention heaters with automatic charge and output controls. A dual-immersion cylinder, which can be installed at the same time, will provide cheaper hot water than the system currently installed. As installations should be in accordance with the national wiring standards, only a qualified electrician should carry out the installation. Ask a qualified electrical heating engineer to explain the options, which might also include switching to other forms of electric heating.

2. 2
   Floor insulation (solid floor)Indicative cost: £4,000 - £6,000

   Insulation of a floor will significantly reduce heat loss; this will improve levels of comfort, reduce energy use and lower fuel bills. Further information about floor insulation is available from many sources including www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/northernireland/Insulation/Floor-insulation.

3. 3
   Cavity wall insulationIndicative cost: £500 - £1,500

   Cavity wall insulation, to fill the gap between the inner and outer layers of external walls with an insulating material, reduces heat loss; this will improve levels of comfort, reduce energy use and lower fuel bills. The insulation material is pumped into the gap through small holes that are drilled into the outer walls, and the holes are made good afterwards. As specialist machinery is used to fill the cavity, a professional installation company should carry out this work, and they should carry out a thorough survey before commencing work to ensure that this type of insulation is suitable for this home. They should also provide a guarantee for the work and handle any building control issues. Further information about cavity wall insulation and details of local installers can be obtained from the National Insulation Association (www.nationalinsulationassociation.org.uk).

4. 4
   Add additional 80 mm jacket to hot water cylinderIndicative cost: £15 - £30

   Increasing the thickness of existing insulation by adding an 80 mm cylinder jacket around the hot water cylinder will help maintain the water at the required temperature; this will reduce the amount of energy used and lower fuel bills. The jacket should be fitted over the top of the existing foam insulation and over any thermostat clamped to the cylinder. Hot water pipes from the hot water cylinder should also be insulated, using pre-formed pipe insulation of up to 50 mm thickness (or to suit the space available) for as far as they can be accessed to reduce losses in summer. All these materials can be purchased from DIY stores and installed by a competent DIY enthusiast.

5. 5
   Draught proof single-glazed windowsIndicative cost: £80 - £120

   Fitting draught proofing, strips of insulation around windows and doors, will improve the comfort in the home. A contractor can be employed but draught proofing can be installed by a competent DIY enthusiast.

6. 6
   Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazed windowsIndicative cost: £3,300 - £6,500

   Double glazing is the term given to a system where two panes of glass are made up into a sealed unit. Replacing existing single-glazed windows with double-glazed windows will improve comfort in the home by reducing draughts and cold spots near windows. Double-glazed windows may also reduce noise, improve security and combat problems with condensation.

Source: the property’s domestic EPC recommendations (open data). Indicative only, get a professional survey before committing to any measure.

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