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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

226 Whittingham Lane, Goosnargh

PR3 2JJ

PRESTON

Current

F

34

Potential

B

86

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£5,027

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,451

potential per year

This property costs approximately £3,227 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £3,576 annually.

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🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a B rating — saving up to £3,576 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This semi-detached house is located in PRESTON, PR3 2JJ. The property offers 120m² (1292 sq ft) of spacious living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated F (34/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (86/100). 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 £5027, comprising £4102 for heating, £781 for hot water, and £144 for lighting. The property produces 7.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(34 points)

Achievable Rating

B(86 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 6 Feb 2024

What's Causing the Poor Energy Rating?

The EPC assessor rated each element of this property. Poor and average ratings are the biggest opportunities for improvement.

🧱 Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Average

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average

🪟 Windows

Mostly double glazing

Average

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Portable electric heaters assumed for most rooms

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good

Property Information

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Full Address

226 Whittingham Lane

Goosnargh

PR3 2JJ

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

120.0

7.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

7.3 tonnes/year

61 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

358 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in PRESTON

PRESTON properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (PR3) that have undergone improvement works have seen significant increases in EPC ratings and corresponding reductions in energy bills.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Portable electric heaters assumed for most rooms

£4102 /yr

Save £2941/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£781 /yr

Save £635/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy

£144 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayPR3 2BN

Last inspected: May 2019

Good

Broughton-in-Amounderness Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayPR3 5JB

Last inspected: Nov 2012

Outstanding

Broughton High School

Secondary
📍1.7 miles awayPR3 5JJ

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Outstanding

Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Primary
📍1.7 miles awayPR2 9RE

Last inspected: Oct 2012

Outstanding

Sherwood Primary School

Primary
📍1.8 miles awayPR2 9GA

Last inspected: May 2012

Outstanding

Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston

Primary
📍1.9 miles awayPR2 3LP
?Not yet rated

St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston

Primary
📍2 miles awayPR2 9HH
?Not yet rated

Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍2 miles awayPR3 5AS

Last inspected: Mar 2010

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: 434 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:434 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:174 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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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented.

Data Sources: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Police.uk crime statistics.

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