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Energy Performance Certificate

15, The Beeches, Tarleton

PR4 6EL

PRESTON

Current

C

71

Potential

C

73

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in PRESTON, PR4 6EL. The property offers 68.2m² (734 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. The property holds an EPC rating of C (71/100), 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 walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. 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 £566, comprising £426 for heating, £85 for hot water, and £55 for lighting. The property produces 2.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 15, The Beeches Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 71/100, this PRESTON property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £566 are approximately £1234 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. 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 PR4 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property71
Average60
+18% better
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vs PRESTON

This property71
Average63
+13% better
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vs PR4

This property71
Average64
+11% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 71/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £166/year less than the PRESTON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(71 points)

Potential Rating

C(73 points)

Based on assessment dated 21 Oct 2009

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Property Information

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Full Address

15, The Beeches

Tarleton

PR4 6EL

PRESTON

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Property Type

House

End-Terrace

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Floor Area

68.2

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

rental (private)

Efficiency Score

71 / 100

Potential: 73

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CO₂ Emissions

2.8 tonnes/year

40 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

243 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

21 Oct 2009

rental (private)

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About PRESTON

PRESTON is situated in Lancashire, North West. Properties in PRESTON have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). Heating costs are £306 below the PRESTON average, offering good value. The PR4 postcode district contains over 22600 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£426.0/yr

Save £12/yr

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Hot Water

£85.0/yr

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Lighting

37.0% low energy

£55.0/yr

Save £21/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Very Good

Main Fuel

mains gas - this is for backwards compatibility only and should not be used

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 37% of fixed outlets

Average
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Tarleton Academy

Secondary
📍0.1 miles awayPR4 6AQ

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

Tarleton Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayPR4 6UP

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

Tarleton Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayPR4 6AT

Last inspected: Sept 2018

Good

Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayPR4 5JQ

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Primary
📍1.6 miles awayPR26 9AH

Last inspected: Nov 2012

Outstanding

Little Hoole Primary School

Primary
📍2.5 miles awayPR4 5QL

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Tarleton Mere Brow Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍2.8 miles awayPR4 6JX

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School

Primary
📍2.9 miles awayPR26 9HJ

Last inspected: Mar 2016

Outstanding

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
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Download Speed

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

Very Low Crime16 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

8 incidents (50%)

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Anti-social behaviour

4 incidents (25%)

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Criminal damage

3 incidents (19%)

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Public order

1 incidents (6%)

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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