65 COOPER STREET, HORWICH

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Based on this property's recorded characteristics, this 41m² 1990s flat has a current EPC rating of C70 and its recorded heating. HotAndCold estimates a space-heating requirement of approximately 1.5–2.0kW. The recorded EPC score is comparatively high for existing housing stock. Its modelled space-heating intensity per square metre is relatively low.

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Sale history

Recorded sales for 65 COOPER STREET from HM Land Registry Price Paid data.

1. £60,000

   Oct 2018 · Flat/maisonette
2. £56,000

   Feb 2015 · Flat/maisonette
3. £53,000

   Nov 2004 · Semi-detached
4. £39,000

   Sept 2002 · Semi-detached
5. £34,000

   Sept 2000 · Semi-detached

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)

41 m²

Building footprint

~66 m²

Approx. dimensions

~9.1 × 7.3 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, 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

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 65 COOPER STREET, HORWICH, BOLTON, BL6 7AT.

1. 1
   Fan-assisted storage heatersIndicative cost: £600 - £800

   Modern storage heaters are smaller and easier to control than the older type in the property. Ask for a quotation for new, fan-assisted heaters with automatic charge control. 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 the options which might also include switching to other forms of electric heating.

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
   Low energy lighting for all fixed outletsIndicative cost: £10

   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.

4. 4
   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.

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

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