83 EASTHAM CRESCENT, CLOCK FACE

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Using the recorded floor area and EPC characteristics, this 70m² 1950s semi-detached home has a current EPC rating of D68 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 moderate.

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Sale history

Recorded sales for 83 EASTHAM CRESCENT from HM Land Registry Price Paid data.

1. £71,000

   Dec 2002 · Semi-detached
2. £63,150

   Mar 2002 · Semi-detached
3. £55,000

   Feb 2002 · 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)

70 m²

Building footprint

~94 m²

Approx. dimensions

~10.5 × 9.0 m

Main building axis

NE–SW

Estimated floors

2

Nearest building

2.9 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, no insulation (assumed)

Windows

Fully double glazed

Main heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Heating controls

Programmer, TRVs and bypass

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 83 EASTHAM CRESCENT, CLOCK FACE, ST. HELENS, WA9 4ER.

1. 1
   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).

2. 2
   Replace boiler with new condensing boilerIndicative cost: £2,200 - £3,000

   A condensing boiler is capable of much higher efficiencies than other types of boiler, meaning it will burn less fuel to heat this property. This improvement is most appropriate when the existing central heating boiler needs repair or replacement, but there may be exceptional circumstances making this impractical. Condensing boilers need a drain for the condensate which limits their location; remember this when considering remodelling the room containing the existing boiler even if the latter is to be retained for the time being (for example a kitchen makeover). It is best to obtain advice from a qualified heating engineer. Ask the engineer to explain the options.

3. 3
   Low energy lighting for all fixed outletsIndicative cost: £40

   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
   Flue gas heat recovery in conjunction with boilerIndicative cost: £900

   A flue gas heat recovery system extracts heat from the boiler flue gases and transfers it to the incoming cold water so that the boiler needs to supply less heat. It is suitable for use only with a modern condensing gas boiler and should be fitted when a replacement boiler is installed.

5. 5
   Upgrade heating controlsIndicative cost: £350 - £450

   The heating system should have a room thermostat to enable the boiler to switch off when no heat is required. A competent heating engineer should be asked to do this work. Insist that the thermostat switches off the boiler as well as the pump and that the thermostatic radiator valve is removed from any radiator in the same room as the thermostat. It is best to obtain advice from a qualified heating engineer.

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

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