FLAT 5, 31 LAKESIDE RISE

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HotAndCold's model combines the recorded floor area, property type and EPC data, so this 48m² 2000s flat has a current EPC rating of C70 and its recorded heating. HotAndCold estimates a space-heating requirement of approximately 2.0–2.5kW. Its current EPC performance is relatively strong for an existing home. The estimated heat demand per square metre is towards the lower end.

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Based on 58 EPC-recorded properties nearby.

Built form

Flat

Internal area (EPC)

48 m²

Building footprint

~368 m²

Approx. dimensions

~24.0 × 15.9 m

Main building axis

E–W

Estimated floors

9

Nearest building

1.0 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

System built, as built, insulated (assumed)

Roof

(another dwelling above)

Windows

Fully double glazed

Main heating

Room heaters, electric

Heating controls

Programmer and appliance thermostats

Hot water

Electric immersion, standard tariff

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 FLAT 5, 31 LAKESIDE RISE, MANCHESTER, M9 8QF.

1. 1
   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.

2. 2
   High heat retention storage heaters and dual immersion cylinderIndicative cost: £800 - £1,200

   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. 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 national wiring standards, only a qualified electrician should carry out the installation. Ask a qualified electrical heating engineer to explain the options, which might also include switching to other forms of electric heating.

3. 3
   Low energy lighting for all fixed outletsIndicative cost: £30

   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.

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

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