34a, Flat 2a, Leeds Road, Harrogate, HG2 8BQ

34a is an end-of-terrace house in Harrogate (HG2 8BQ). It has a recorded floor area of 31 m² (around 334 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. At 31 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across 34a (31–33 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to D, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (43 versus a best of 67). The latest certificate (April 2018) shows an E (score 43), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in February 2014 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 62). Main heating runs on electricity.

At 31 m² it sits well below the postcode median (94 m² across 39 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 77% of similar EPCs).