3 WALWORTH CLOSE, STONECLOUGH RADCLIFFE

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Using the recorded floor area and EPC characteristics, this 38m² 1950s flat has a current EPC rating of D56 and its recorded heating. HotAndCold estimates a space-heating requirement of approximately 2.5–3.5kW. This property has moderate recorded energy efficiency, neither especially poor nor especially high. The estimated heat demand per square metre is around typical levels.

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How this home compares locally

Based on 6 EPC-recorded properties nearby.

Built form

Flat

Internal area (EPC)

38 m²

Building footprint

~45 m²

Approx. dimensions

~7.3 × 6.5 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

(another dwelling above)

Windows

Fully double glazed

Main heating

Electric storage heaters

Heating controls

Automatic charge control

Hot water

Electric immersion, off-peak

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 3 WALWORTH CLOSE, STONECLOUGH RADCLIFFE, BOLTON, MANCHESTER, M26 1AR.

1. 1
   High heat retention storage heaters and dual immersion cylinderIndicative cost: £1,200

   Modern storage heaters have better insulation and are easier to control than the older type in the property. Ask for a quotation for new, 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 current regulations covering electrical wiring, only a qualified electrician should carry out the installation. It is best to obtain advice from a qualified heating engineer. Ask the engineer to explain

2. 2
   Low energy lighting for all fixed outletsIndicative cost: £20

   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.

3. 3
   Floor insulation (solid floor)Indicative cost: £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.

4. 4
   Add additional 80 mm jacket to hot water cylinderIndicative cost: £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
   High performance external doorsIndicative cost: £1,000

   High performance external doors contain insulation and lose heat at about half the rate of conventional external doors.

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

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