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Energy Performance Certificate

2 Parkers Wood Close

PR7 2FD

CHORLEY

Current

C

77

Potential

B

84

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in CHORLEY, PR7 2FD. The property offers 164m² (1765 sq ft) of spacious living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a modern property built in the 2000s. The property holds an EPC rating of C (77/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (84/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. 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, 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 £1357, comprising £969 for heating, £289 for hot water, and £99 for lighting. The property produces 3.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 2 Parkers Wood Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 77/100, this CHORLEY property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. At £1357 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. At 164m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 3.6 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 PR7 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property77
Average60
+28% better
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vs CHORLEY

This property77
Average64
+20% better
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vs PR7

This property77
Average64
+20% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 77/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £659/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(77 points)

Potential Rating

B(84 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 11 Sept 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

2 Parkers Wood Close

PR7 2FD

CHORLEY

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 2003-2006

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Floor Area

164.0

6.0 total rooms

6.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (private)

Efficiency Score

77 / 100

Potential: 84

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CO₂ Emissions

3.6 tonnes/year

22 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

121 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

11 Sept 2025

rental

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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). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £271 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The PR7 postcode district contains over 21500 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

£969.0/yr

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Hot Water

£289.0/yr

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Lighting

95.0% low energy

£99.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Solid, insulated (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Good lighting efficiency

Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Chorley

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayPR7 2RJ

Last inspected: Jun 2021

Good

Gillibrand Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayPR7 2PJ

Last inspected: Jul 2022

Outstanding

Southlands High School

Secondary
📍0.4 miles awayPR7 2NJ

Last inspected: Dec 2021

⚠️Requires improvement

Parklands High School

Secondary
📍0.7 miles awayPR7 1LL

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Chorley All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery Unit

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayPR7 2LR

Last inspected: Apr 2023

Good

St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Chorley

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayPR7 3QG

Last inspected: Jan 2019

Good

Duke Street Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayPR7 3DU

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Balshaw Lane Community Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayPR7 6NS

Last inspected: Nov 2011

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

Higher Crime197 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

104 incidents (53%)

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Anti-social behaviour

28 incidents (14%)

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Shoplifting

14 incidents (7%)

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Criminal damage

11 incidents (6%)

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Vehicle crime

10 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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