6 PADIHAM CLOSE, LEIGH

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HotAndCold's model combines the recorded floor area, property type and EPC data, so this 50m² 1990s flat has a current EPC rating of D63 and its recorded heating. HotAndCold estimates a space-heating requirement of approximately 2.5–3.5kW. The recorded EPC score places this home in the middle of the efficiency range. Its modelled space-heating intensity per square metre is relatively low.

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Sale history

Recorded sales for 6 PADIHAM CLOSE from HM Land Registry Price Paid data.

1. £64,000

   Apr 2004 · Flat/maisonette
2. £41,950

   Oct 2002 · Flat/maisonette
3. £41,950

   Jun 2002 · Flat/maisonette
4. £34,995

   Jul 1998 · Flat/maisonette · new build

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)

50 m²

Building footprint

~183 m²

Approx. dimensions

~16.7 × 13.4 m

Main building axis

NW–SE

Estimated floors

2

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, as built, insulated (assumed)

Roof

(another dwelling above)

Windows

Fully double glazed

Main heating

Electric storage heaters

Heating controls

Manual charge control

Hot water

Electric immersion, off-peak

Floor

Suspended, limited 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 6 PADIHAM CLOSE, LEIGH, WN7 2RU.

1. 1
   Floor insulation (suspended floor)Indicative 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 often be insulated from below. . Further information about floor insulation is available from many sources including www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/northernireland/Insulation/Floor-insulation.

2. 2
   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.

3. 3
   High heat retention storage heaters and dual immersion cylinderIndicative cost: £1,200 - £1,800

   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

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

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