289 FREDERICK STREET, OLDHAM

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Based on this property's recorded characteristics, this 108m² pre-1900 end-terrace home has a current EPC rating of D67 and mains-gas heating. HotAndCold estimates a space-heating requirement of approximately 9.0–11.5kW. The recorded EPC score places this home in the middle of the efficiency range. Its modelled space-heating intensity per square metre is moderate.

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Sale history

Recorded sales for 289 FREDERICK STREET from HM Land Registry Price Paid data.

1. £140,000

   Dec 2019 · Terraced
2. £120,000

   Mar 2013 · Terraced

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

Built form

End-terrace

Internal area (EPC)

108 m²

Building footprint

~62 m²

Approx. dimensions

~10.2 × 6.2 m

Main building axis

NE–SW

Nearest building

0.0 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, filled cavity

Roof

Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation

Windows

Partial double glazing

Main heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Heating controls

Room thermostat only

Hot water

From main system

Floor

Suspended, 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 289 FREDERICK STREET, OLDHAM, OL8 4HX.

1. 1
   Low energy lighting for all fixed outletsIndicative cost: £120 - £140

   Replacement of traditional light bulbs with energy saving recommended ones will reduce lighting costs over the lifetime of the bulb, and they last up to 12 times longer than ordinary light bulbs. Also consider selecting low energy light fittings when redecorating; contact the Lighting Association for your nearest stockist of Domestic Energy Efficient Lighting Scheme fittings.

2. 2
   Floor insulation (suspended floor)Indicative cost: £5,000 - £10,000

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

3. 3
   Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWpIndicative cost: £8,000 - £10,000

   A solar PV system is one which converts light directly into electricity via panels placed on the roof with no waste and no emissions. This electricity is used throughout the home in the same way as the electricity purchased from an energy supplier. The British Photovoltaic Association has up-to-date information on local installers who are qualified electricians. It is best to obtain advice from a qualified electrician. Ask the electrician to explain the options.

4. 4
   Draught proof single-glazed windowsIndicative cost: £150 - £250

   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.

5. 5
   Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazed windowsIndicative cost: £4,500 - £6,000

   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.

6. 6
   Upgrade heating controlsIndicative cost: £220 - £250

   The heating system would benefit from a programmer to provide better comfort through automatic control of the system. A modern programmer can provide different time programmes for heating and hot water, allowing different time periods to be set for each; seven-day programmers also allow different heating and/or hot water patterns to be set for weekdays and weekends and holidays. Thermostatic radiator valves should also be installed, to allow the temperature of each room to be controlled to suit individual needs, adding to comfort and reducing heating bills provided internal doors are kept closed. For example, they can be set to be warmer in the living room and bathroom than in the bedrooms. Ask a competent heating engineer to install thermostatic radiator valves and a fully pumped system with the pump and the boiler turned off by the room thermostat. Thermostatic radiator valves should be fitted to every radiator except for the radiator in the same room as the room thermostat. Remember the room thermostat is needed as well as the thermostatic radiator valves, to enable the boiler to switch off when no heat is required. It is best to obtain advice from a qualified heating engineer.

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

Energy rating history

Recorded change: +9 EPC points across 3 certificates.

1. 2013D58
2. 2015E45
3. 2025D67

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