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17 Thorn Bank

OL13 9LD

BACUP

Current

C

70

Potential

B

86

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in BACUP, OL13 9LD. The property offers 91m² (980 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (70/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (86/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. 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 £943, comprising £756 for heating, £91 for hot water, and £96 for lighting. The property produces 3.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in August 2021 for £70,000.

How Does 17 Thorn Bank Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 70/100, this BACUP property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £943 are approximately £857 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. The 91m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². At 3.9 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 OL13 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property70
Average60
+17% better
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vs BACUP

This property70
Average60
+17% better
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vs OL13

This property70
Average58
+21% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 70/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £3/year more than the BACUP 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(70 points)

Potential Rating

B(86 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 11 Jan 2023

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Property Information

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Full Address

17 Thorn Bank

OL13 9LD

BACUP

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

91.0

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (private)

Efficiency Score

70 / 100

Potential: 86

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CO₂ Emissions

3.9 tonnes/year

43 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

243 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

11 Jan 2023

rental

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About BACUP

BACUP is situated in Greater Manchester, North West. Properties in BACUP have an average EPC rating of D (score 60/100). The OL13 postcode district contains over 5800 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£70,000

23 August 2021

Type: Semi-Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£756.0/yr

Save £145/yr

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Hot Water

£91.0/yr

Save £28/yr

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Lighting

89.0% low energy

£96.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Average
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Roof

Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation

Poor
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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

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 89% of fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayOL13 9LJ
?Not yet rated

Bacup Thorn Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayOL13 8EF

Last inspected: Jun 2008

Outstanding

Bacup St Saviour's Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayOL13 9RR

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

Britannia Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayOL13 9TS

Last inspected: Jan 2022

Good

Sharneyford Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayOL13 9UQ

Last inspected: Jun 2022

Good

Northern Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayOL13 8PH

Last inspected: Oct 2018

Good

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayOL13 8LD

Last inspected: Apr 2022

Good

Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayOL13 0QW

Last inspected: May 2013

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

Above Average146 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has slightly above average crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

69 incidents (47%)

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Anti-social behaviour

22 incidents (15%)

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Criminal damage

16 incidents (11%)

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Public order

11 incidents (8%)

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Theft

6 incidents (4%)

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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