Energy performance certificate (EPC)
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Flat 9
50, Kingsthorpe Grove
NORTHAMPTON
NN2 6NT
31 August 2019
0898-4055-6221-6661-8070
- Property type
- Top-floor flat
- Total floor area
- 57 square metres
Rules on letting this property
Properties can be let if they have an energy rating from A to E.
You can read guidance for landlords on the regulations and exemptions.
Breakdown of property’s energy performance
Features in this property
Features get a rating from very good to very poor, based on how energy efficient they are. Ratings are not based on how well features work or their condition.
Assumed ratings are based on the property’s age and type. They are used for features the assessor could not inspect.
Feature | Description | Rating |
---|---|---|
Wall | Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) | Average |
Roof | Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation | Good |
Window | Fully double glazed | Average |
Main heating | Electric storage heaters | Poor |
Main heating control | Manual charge control | Poor |
Hot water | Electric immersion, off-peak | Very poor |
Lighting | Low energy lighting in 10% of fixed outlets | Poor |
Floor | (other premises below) | N/A |
Secondary heating | Room heaters, electric | N/A |
Primary energy use
The primary energy use for this property per year is 477 kilowatt hours per square metre (kWh/m2).
About primary energy use
Primary energy use is a measure of the energy required for lighting, heating and hot water in a property. The calculation includes:
- the efficiency of the property’s heating system
- power station efficiency for electricity
- the energy used to produce the fuel and deliver it to the property
How this affects your energy bills
An average household would need to spend £707 per year on heating, hot water and lighting in this property. These costs usually make up the majority of your energy bills.
You could save £238 per year if you complete the suggested steps for improving this property’s energy rating.
This is based on average costs in 2009 when this EPC was created. People living at the property may use different amounts of energy for heating, hot water and lighting.
Impact on the environment
This property’s environmental impact rating is E. It has the potential to be D.
Properties get a rating from A (best) to G (worst) on how much carbon dioxide (CO2) they produce each year.
Carbon emissions
- An average household produces
- 6 tonnes of CO2
- This property produces
- 4.1 tonnes of CO2
- This property’s potential production
- 2.7 tonnes of CO2
You could improve this property’s CO2 emissions by making the suggested changes. This will help to protect the environment.
These ratings are based on assumptions about average occupancy and energy use. People living at the property may use different amounts of energy.
Changes you could make
Do I need to follow these steps in order?
Yes. Each step builds on the one before it so you can save the most energy.
For example, it’s more energy efficient to insulate your home before you buy a new boiler. A well insulated home will lose less heat so you do not have to run your boiler as often.
Step 1: Loft insulation
Loft insulation laid in the loft space or between roof rafters to a depth of at least 270 mm will significantly reduce heat loss through the roof; this will improve levels of comfort, reduce energy use and lower fuel bills. Insulation should not be placed below any cold water storage tank, any such tank should also be insulated on its sides and top, and there should be boarding on battens over the insulation to provide safe access between the loft hatch and the cold water tank. The insulation can be installed by professional contractors but also by a capable DIY enthusiast. Loose granules may be used instead of insulation quilt; this form of loft insulation can be blown into place and can be useful where access is difficult. The loft space must have adequate ventilation to prevent dampness; seek advice about this if unsure. Further information about loft insulation and details of local contractors can be obtained from the National Insulation Association (www.nationalinsulationassociation.org.uk).
- Typical installation cost
- Information unavailable
- Typical yearly saving
- £29
Step 2: Cavity wall insulation
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).
- Typical installation cost
- Information unavailable
- Typical yearly saving
- £112
Step 3: Hot water cylinder insulation
Increasing the thickness of existing insulation 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. An additional cylinder jacket or other suitable insulation layer can be used. The insulation 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.
- Typical installation cost
- Information unavailable
- Typical yearly saving
- £30
Step 4: Low energy lighting
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.
- Typical installation cost
- Information unavailable
- Typical yearly saving
- £20
Step 5: Fan assisted storage heaters
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. 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 current regulations covering electrical wiring, only a qualified electrician should carry out the installation. Building Regulations apply to this work, so your local authority building control department should be informed, unless the installer is registered with a competent persons scheme¹, and can therefore self-certify the work for Building Regulation compliance. Ask a qualified electrical heating engineer to explain the options, which might also include switching to other forms of electric heating.
- Typical installation cost
- Information unavailable
- Typical yearly saving
- £47
Help paying for energy improvements
You might be able to get a grant from the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. This will help you buy a more efficient, low carbon heating system for this property.
More ways to save energy
Who to contact about this certificate
Contacting the assessor
If you’re unhappy about your property’s energy assessment or certificate, you can complain to the assessor who created it.
- Assessor’s name
- Gareth Fisher
- Telephone
- 08700 850490
Contacting the accreditation scheme
If you’re still unhappy after contacting the assessor, you should contact the assessor’s accreditation scheme.
- Accreditation scheme
- Elmhurst Energy Systems Ltd
- Assessor’s ID
- EES/002756
- Telephone
- 01455 883 250
About this assessment
- Assessor’s declaration
- No assessor’s declaration provided
- Date of assessment
- 1 September 2009
- Date of certificate
- 1 September 2009
- Type of assessment
-
Show information about the RdSAP
RdSAP (Reduced data Standard Assessment Procedure) is a method used to assess and compare the energy and environmental performance of properties in the UK. It uses a site visit and survey of the property to calculate energy performance.
This type of assessment can be carried out on properties built before 1 April 2008 in England and Wales, and 30 September 2008 in Northern Ireland. It can also be used for newer properties, as long as they have a previous SAP assessment, which uses detailed information about the property’s construction to calculate energy performance.
Other certificates for this property
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- Certificate number
- 0380-2976-5230-2307-8851
- Valid until
- 7 July 2033
- Certificate number
- 7808-4055-6228-6569-8970
- Expired on
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29 August 2021