49 BROOM WAY, WESTHOUGHTON

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Based on this property's recorded characteristics, this 83m² 1980s detached home has a current EPC rating of D66 and mains-gas heating. HotAndCold estimates a space-heating requirement of approximately 4.5–6.0kW. This property has moderate recorded energy efficiency — neither especially poor nor especially high. Its modelled space-heating intensity per square metre is relatively low.

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Sale history

Recorded sales for 49 BROOM WAY from HM Land Registry Price Paid data.

1. £285,000

   Oct 2020 · Detached

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

Built form

Detached

Internal area (EPC)

83 m²

Building footprint

~89 m²

Approx. dimensions

~10.0 × 9.3 m

Main building axis

NW–SE

Estimated floors

2

Nearest building

1.7 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, 200 mm loft insulation

Windows

Fully double glazed

Main heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Heating controls

Programmer and room thermostat

Hot water

From main system

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 49 BROOM WAY, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, BL5 3TZ.

1. 1
   Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWpIndicative cost: £9,000 - £14,000

   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.

2. 2
   Floor insulationIndicative cost: £800 - £1,200

   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 sometimes be insulated from below which means that the floor does not need to be lifted to install the insulation. Further information about floor insulation and details of local contractors can be obtained from the National Insulation Association (www.nationalinsulationassociation.org.uk).

3. 3
   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.

4. 4
   Upgrade heating controlsIndicative cost: £350 - £450

   Thermostatic radiator valves 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. Thermostatic radiator valves should be fitted to every radiator except 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.

5. 5
   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.

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: +7 EPC points across 2 certificates.

1. 2013D59
2. 2013D66

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