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19 Brown Lane, Bamber Bridge

PR5 6YB

PRESTON

Current

C

71

Potential

B

82

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in PRESTON, PR5 6YB. The property offers 111mยฒ (1195 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (71/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (82/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. 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 ยฃ1832, comprising ยฃ1395 for heating, ยฃ276 for hot water, and ยฃ161 for lighting. The property produces 3.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in August 2023 for ยฃ300,000.

How Does 19 Brown Lane 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 ยฃ1832 are close to the UK average. The 111mยฒ floor area is above the UK average of 87mยฒ. At 3.7 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 PR5 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 PR5

This property71
Average61
+16% 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: ยฃ1100/year more than the PRESTON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
Potential
C69-80
Current
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

C(71 points)

Potential Rating

B(82 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 21 Feb 2023

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Property Information

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Full Address

19 Brown Lane

Bamber Bridge

PR5 6YB

PRESTON

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1930-1949

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Floor Area

111.0 mยฒ

6.0 total rooms

6.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

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Efficiency Score

71 / 100

Potential: 82

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

3.7 tonnes/year

33 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

186 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

21 Feb 2023

marketed sale

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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 ยฃ663 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The PR5 postcode district contains over 13000 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the PRESTON area.

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Property Sale History

ยฃ300,000

7 August 2023

Type: Semi-Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ1395.0/yr

Save ยฃ84/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ276.0/yr

Save ยฃ87/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

ยฃ161.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Average
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Roof

Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good
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Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.2 miles awayโ€ขPR5 6GX

Last inspected: Mar 2023

โš ๏ธRequires improvement

Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขPR5 6PB

Last inspected: Jan 2020

โœ“Good

St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขPR5 6TA

Last inspected: Jan 2023

โš ๏ธRequires improvement

Higher Walton Church of England Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขPR5 4FE

Last inspected: Jun 2022

โœ“Good

Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขPR5 6ED

Last inspected: Jan 2023

โœ“Good

Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขPR5 4TD

Last inspected: Oct 2018

โœ“Good

St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขPR5 4HD

Last inspected: Jan 2020

โœ“Good

Walton-le-Dale, St Leonard's Church of England Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.2 miles awayโ€ขPR5 4JL

Last inspected: Sept 2019

โœ“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

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

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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

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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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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.

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