72 KNOWLE AVENUE, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE

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From the available property and energy data, this 81m² 1950s semi-detached home has a current EPC rating of D66 and mains-gas heating. HotAndCold estimates a space-heating requirement of approximately 5.5–7.5kW. The recorded EPC score places this home in the middle of the efficiency range. The estimated heat demand per square metre is around typical levels.

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How this home compares locally

Based on 13 EPC-recorded properties nearby.

Sale history

Recorded sales for 72 KNOWLE AVENUE from HM Land Registry Price Paid data.

1. £161,000

   Aug 2020 · Semi-detached

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

Built form

Semi-detached

Internal area (EPC)

81 m²

Building footprint

~111 m²

Approx. dimensions

~14.0 × 7.9 m

Main building axis

E–W

Estimated floors

2

Nearest building

0.8 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

Suspended, 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 72 KNOWLE AVENUE, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE, OL7 9HW.

1. 1
   Floor insulation (suspended floor)Indicative cost: £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
   Upgrade heating controlsIndicative cost: £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.

3. 3
   Solar water heatingIndicative cost: £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
   Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWpIndicative cost: £5,500

   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.

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

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