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20 Clitheroe Road, Brierfield

BB9 5QH

NELSON

Current

C

78

Potential

B

88

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in NELSON, BB9 5QH. The property offers 107m² (1152 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a modern property built in the 2000s. The property holds an EPC rating of C (78/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (88/100). 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 throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1473, comprising £1048 for heating, £258 for hot water, and £167 for lighting. The property produces 2.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in June 2025 for £238,000.

How Does 20 Clitheroe Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 78/100, this NELSON property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. At £1473 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. The 107m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². At 2.9 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 BB9 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property78
Average60
+30% better
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vs NELSON

This property78
Average55
+42% better
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vs BB9

This property78
Average54
+44% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 78/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £493/year more than the NELSON 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(78 points)

Potential Rating

B(88 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 20 Sept 2023

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Property Information

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Full Address

20 Clitheroe Road

Brierfield

BB9 5QH

NELSON

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 2003-2006

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Floor Area

107.0

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

78 / 100

Potential: 88

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CO₂ Emissions

2.9 tonnes/year

27 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

151 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

20 Sept 2023

marketed sale

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About NELSON

NELSON is situated in Lancashire, North West. Properties in NELSON have an average EPC rating of D (score 55/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. The BB9 postcode district contains over 15700 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£238,000

RECENT

25 June 2025

Type: Semi-Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1048.0/yr

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Hot Water

£258.0/yr

Save £80/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£167.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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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

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Pendle Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayBB9 5AW

Last inspected: Mar 2022

Good

Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayBB9 5BL
?Not yet rated

Reedley Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayBB10 2NE

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Marsden Heights Community College

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awayBB9 0PR

Last inspected: Oct 2023

Good

Wheatley Lane Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayBB12 9ED

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Casterton Primary Academy

Primary
📍1 miles awayBB10 2PZ

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayBB9 0DQ
?Not yet rated

St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayBB10 2PZ
?Not yet rated

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 Average100 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

37 incidents (37%)

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Anti-social behaviour

19 incidents (19%)

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Criminal damage

12 incidents (12%)

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Drugs

7 incidents (7%)

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Burglary

5 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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