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11d, Dorking Road

PR6 8TR

CHORLEY

Current

C

74

Potential

B

89

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in CHORLEY, PR6 8TR. The property offers 102m² (1098 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a recently constructed modern home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (74/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (89/100). This property benefits from a air source heat pump system, which can deliver 3-4 units of heat for every unit of electricity used. Heat pumps are eligible for the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, making them increasingly popular for UK homes seeking to reduce carbon emissions. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. 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 £795, comprising £352 for heating, £359 for hot water, and £84 for lighting. The property produces 2.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in August 2024 for £362,500, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 11d, Dorking Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 74/100, this CHORLEY property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £795 are approximately £1005 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. The 102m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². At 2.6 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 PR6 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property74
Average60
+23% better
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vs CHORLEY

This property74
Average64
+16% better
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vs PR6

This property74
Average60
+23% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 74/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £97/year more than the CHORLEY average

Energy Efficiency Rating

📊 Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
Potential
C69-80
Current
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

C(74 points)

Potential Rating

B(89 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 18 Oct 2018

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Property Information

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Full Address

11d, Dorking Road

PR6 8TR

CHORLEY

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 2007 onwards

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Floor Area

102.0

6.0 total rooms

6.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

74 / 100

Potential: 89

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CO₂ Emissions

2.6 tonnes/year

25 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

149 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

18 Oct 2018

marketed sale

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About CHORLEY

CHORLEY is situated in Lancashire, North West. Properties in CHORLEY have an average EPC rating of D (score 64/100). Heating costs are £346 below the CHORLEY average, offering good value. The PR6 postcode district contains over 11100 registered properties. As a modern build, this property benefits from contemporary construction standards and improved energy efficiency requirements.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£362,500

30 August 2024

Type: Detached

+£77,500(+27.2%)

vs previous sale

£285,000

10 May 2019

Type: Detached

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 27.2% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric

£352.0/yr

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Hot Water

£359.0/yr

Save £200/yr

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Lighting

81.0% low energy

£84.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, insulated (assumed)

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Heating System

Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric

Good

Main Fuel

electricity (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 81% of fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Chad's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayPR6 8LL

Last inspected: Jul 2022

Good

St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayPR6 0DX

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayPR6 0JF

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Highfield Community Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayPR6 0SP

Last inspected: Sept 2019

Good

Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayPR7 1RB

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

St Michael's Church of England High School

Secondary
📍1.2 miles awayPR7 1RS

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Good

Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayPR6 0TE

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Outstanding

Buckshaw Primary School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayPR7 1XP

Last inspected: Mar 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

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.

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Broadband & Connectivity

Superfast Broadband

Average download speed: 165 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:165 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:25 Mbps
Maximum:50 Mbps

Available Providers

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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

Low Crime56 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has low crime compared to national averages

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

28 incidents (50%)

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Criminal damage

6 incidents (11%)

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Anti-social behaviour

5 incidents (9%)

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Shoplifting

5 incidents (9%)

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Drugs

3 incidents (5%)

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.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

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.

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