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Energy Performance Certificate

121 Redlam

BB2 1UN

BLACKBURN

Current

G

14

Potential

B

87

This G-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£3,518

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£563

potential per year

This property costs approximately £1,718 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £2,955 annually.

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🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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Free

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How to Improve This G-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a B rating — saving up to £2,955 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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39,000
Property Value Boost
Investment
£30,000
Payback
~5 yrs
Current Costs
£3,518/yr
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New A-Rated Boiler

Your heating is rated Very Poor. Compare local boiler installers.

Save £2272/yrPayback: ~2 years+5 EPC points
£3,500
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2
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Air Source Heat Pump

Ultra-efficient heating with £7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

Save £2955/yrPayback: ~1 years+10 EPC points
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£3,500
£11,000
Cost
3
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External Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Very Poor. External insulation can dramatically cut heat loss.

Save £400/yrPayback: ~30 years+8 EPC points
£12,000
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Why Does This Property Have a G Rating?

This terraced house is located in BLACKBURN, BB2 1UN. The property offers 100m² (1076 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. Currently rated G (14/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (87/100). The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs £8,000-£14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. Double glazing is installed, though the efficiency rating suggests older units. Modern low-E double glazing can be up to 40% more efficient than units installed before 2002. Estimated annual energy costs are £3518, comprising £2687 for heating, £675 for hot water, and £156 for lighting. The property produces 9.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

G(14 points)

Achievable Rating

B(87 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 27 Sept 2021

What's Causing the Poor Energy Rating?

The EPC assessor rated each element of this property. Poor and average ratings are the biggest opportunities for improvement.

🧱 Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

No system present: electric heaters assumed

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy — No low energy lighting

Very Poor

Property Information

📍

Full Address

121 Redlam

BB2 1UN

BLACKBURN

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

📐

Floor Area

100.0

3.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

9.5 tonnes/year

96 kg/m²

📊

Energy Consumption

565 kWh/m²/year

G-Rated Properties in BLACKBURN

BLACKBURN properties with G ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (BB2) that have undergone improvement works have seen significant increases in EPC ratings and corresponding reductions in energy bills.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

No system present: electric heaters assumed

£2687 /yr

Save £2272/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£675 /yr

Save £605/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy

£156 /yr

Save £78/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Griffin Park Primary School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayBB2 2PN

Last inspected: May 2022

Good

Witton Park Academy

Secondary
📍0.3 miles awayBB2 6TD

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy

Secondary
📍0.4 miles awayBB2 2JR

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayBB2 2RY

Last inspected: Jun 2021

Good

Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayBB2 6LX

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Outstanding

St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayBB2 2LZ

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayBB2 1SN

Last inspected: Feb 2023

Outstanding

St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayBB2 4EW

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

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

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
⬆️

Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

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

Higher Crime522 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
📊

violent crime

188 incidents (36%)

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Anti-social behaviour

112 incidents (21%)

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Criminal damage

49 incidents (9%)

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Public order

46 incidents (9%)

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Shoplifting

28 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.

Data Sources: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Police.uk crime statistics.

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