34 ELMS CLOSE, WHITEFIELD

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From the available property and energy data, this 35m² 1950s bungalow has a current EPC rating of A102 and its recorded heating. HotAndCold estimates a space-heating requirement of approximately 2.5–3.0kW. Its current EPC performance is relatively strong for an existing home. Its modelled space-heating intensity per square metre is moderate.

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How this home compares locally

Based on 25 EPC-recorded properties nearby.

Built form

Bungalow

Internal area (EPC)

35 m²

Building footprint

~485 m²

Approx. dimensions

~54.0 × 28.7 m

Main building axis

E–W

Nearest building

1.4 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, 300 mm loft insulation

Windows

Fully double glazed

Main heating

Electric storage heaters

Heating controls

Controls for high heat retention storage heaters

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 34 ELMS CLOSE, WHITEFIELD, MANCHESTER, M45 8XR.

1. 1
   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.

2. 2
   Increase hot water cylinder insulationIndicative cost: £15 - £30

   Increasing the thickness of existing insulation around the hot water cylinder will help to maintain the water at the required temperature; this will reduce the amount of energy used and lower fuel bills. An additional cylinder jacket or other suitable insulation layer can be used. The insulation should be fitted 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.

3. 3
   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.

4. 4
   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.

5. 5
   Low energy lighting for all fixed outletsIndicative cost: £30

   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.

6. 6
   Solar water heatingIndicative cost: £4,000 - £6,000

   A solar water heating panel, usually fixed to the roof, uses the sun to pre-heat the hot water supply. This will significantly reduce the demand on the heating system to provide hot water and hence save fuel and money. The Solar Trade Association has up-to-date information on local installers.

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: +49 EPC points across 4 certificates.

1. 2018E53
2. 2021E43
3. 2024E48
4. 2024A102

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