Energy Performance Certificate
10, High Croft, Bentham
LA2 7FE
LANCASTER
Current
C
78
Potential
C
79
At a Glance
About This Property
This terraced house is located in LANCASTER, LA2 7FE. The property offers 106.5m² (1146 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a 1990s-era home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (78/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. The property benefits from a highly efficient gas central heating system, likely a modern condensing boiler achieving 90%+ efficiency. The property has modern timber frame or system-built walls, which typically offer good insulation properties when properly maintained. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £532, comprising £394 for heating, £84 for hot water, and £54 for lighting. The property produces 2.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.
How Does 10, High Croft Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 78/100, this LANCASTER property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £532 are approximately £1268 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. The 106.5m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². At 2.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.
Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the LA2 postcode district.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs LANCASTER
vs LA2
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 78/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 40% nationally
Energy Costs: £270/year less than the LANCASTER average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
Based on assessment dated 23 Jan 2009
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Property Information
Full Address
10, High Croft
Bentham
LA2 7FE
LANCASTER
Property Type
House
End-Terrace
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1996-2002
Floor Area
106.5 m²
5.0 total rooms
5.0 heated
Tenure
owner-occupied
Efficiency Score
78 / 100
Potential: 79
CO₂ Emissions
2.8 tonnes/year
26 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
156 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
23 Jan 2009
marketed sale
About LANCASTER
LANCASTER is situated in Lancashire, North West. Properties in LANCASTER have an average EPC rating of D (score 61/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £408 below the LANCASTER average, offering good value. The LA2 postcode district contains over 6900 registered properties.
Location & Nearby Area
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Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
£394.0/yr
Save £16/yr
Hot Water
£84.0/yr
Save £5/yr
Lighting
100.0% low energy
£54.0/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Windows
Fully double glazed
Floor
Solid, limited insulation (assumed)
Heating System
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Main Fuel
mains gas - this is for backwards compatibility only and should not be used
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
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View UK Property Insights →Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
Bentham Community Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Nov 2022
Ingleton Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jan 2020
Tatham Fells Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Nov 2018
Wray with Botton Endowed Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Sept 2019
Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Mar 2022
Leck St Peter's Church of England Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Sept 2022
Hornby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jul 2022
Arkholme Church of England Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jan 2019
About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.
Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.
Broadband & Connectivity
Average download speed: 165 Mbps
Download Speed
Upload Speed
Available Providers
What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.
Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.
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Area Safety
The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences very low crime levels
Most Common Incidents
April 2026Vehicle crime
3 incidents (38%)
violent crime
3 incidents (38%)
Anti-social behaviour
1 incidents (13%)
Theft
1 incidents (13%)
About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.
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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.
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Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.