9 BONNINGTON CLOSE, ECCLESTON

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HotAndCold's model combines the recorded floor area, property type and EPC data, so this 78m² 1970s flat has a current EPC rating of E47 and its recorded heating. HotAndCold estimates a space-heating requirement of approximately 4.5–6.0kW. This property's recorded energy efficiency is comparatively low. Its modelled space-heating intensity per square metre is relatively low.

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Sale history

Recorded sales for 9 BONNINGTON CLOSE from HM Land Registry Price Paid data.

1. £150,995

   Jan 2006 · 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)

78 m²

Building footprint

~415 m²

Approx. dimensions

~28.8 × 24.7 m

Main building axis

N–S

Estimated floors

3

Nearest building

1.8 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, as built, partial insulation (assumed)

Roof

Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation

Windows

Fully double glazed

Main heating

Room heaters, electric

Heating controls

Appliance thermostats

Hot water

Electric immersion, off-peak

Floor

(another dwelling below)

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 9 BONNINGTON CLOSE, ECCLESTON, ST. HELENS, WA10 4QE.

1. 1
   Insulate hot water cylinder with 80 mm jacketIndicative cost: £15 - £30

   Installing an 80 mm thick cylinder jacket around the hot water cylinder will help to maintain the water at the required temperature; this will reduce the amount of energy used and lower fuel bills. A cylinder jacket is a layer of insulation that is fitted around the hot water cylinder. The jacket should be fitted 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.

2. 2
   Party wall insulationIndicative cost: £300 - £600

   Party wall insulation, to fill the gap in the wall separating two or more dwellings walls with an insulating material, reduces heat loss; this will improve levels of comfort, reduce energy use and lower fuel bills. The insulation material is pumped into the gap through small holes that are drilled into the party wall, and the holes are made good afterwards. As specialist machinery is used to fill the cavity, a professional installation company should carry out this work, and they should carry out a thorough survey before commencing work to ensure that this type of insulation is suitable for this home. They should also provide a guarantee for the work and handle any building control issues. Further information about cavity wall insulation and details of local installers can be obtained from the National Insulation Association (www.nationalinsulationassociation.org.uk).

3. 3
   High heat retention storage heatersIndicative cost: £1,200 - £1,800

   Modern storage heaters are less expensive to run than the direct acting, on-peak heating system in the property. A dual-rate electricity supply is required to provide the off-peak electricity that these heaters use; this is easily obtained by contacting the energy supplier. Ask for a quotation for high heat retention heaters with automatic charge and output controls. As installations should be in accordance with the national wiring standards, only a qualified electrician should carry out the installation. It is best to obtain advice from a qualified electrical heating engineer. Ask a qualified electrical heating engineer to explain the options, which might also include switching to other forms of electric heating.

4. 4
   Cavity wall insulationIndicative cost: £500 - £1,500

   Cavity wall insulation, to fill the gap between the inner and outer layers of external walls with an insulating material, reduces heat loss; this will improve levels of comfort, reduce energy use and lower fuel bills. The insulation material is pumped into the gap through small holes that are drilled into the outer walls, and the holes are made good afterwards. As specialist machinery is used to fill the cavity, a professional installation company should carry out this work, and they should carry out a thorough survey before commencing work to ensure that this type of insulation is suitable for this home. They should also provide a guarantee for the work and handle any building control issues. Further information about cavity wall insulation and details of local installers can be obtained from the National Insulation Association (www.nationalinsulationassociation.org.uk).

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

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