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Energy Performance Certificate

23, Pleasant View, Withnell

PR6 8SE

CHORLEY

Current

C

74

Potential

B

81

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in CHORLEY, PR6 8SE. The property offers 132m² (1421 sq ft) of spacious living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (74/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (81/100). This property benefits from a air source heat pump system, which can deliver 3-4 units of heat for every unit of electricity used. Heat pumps are eligible for the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, making them increasingly popular for UK homes seeking to reduce carbon emissions. The loft insulation is rated very good, meeting or exceeding the recommended 270mm depth for optimal thermal performance. 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 £1290, comprising £840 for heating, £362 for hot water, and £88 for lighting. The property produces 2.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 23, Pleasant View Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 74/100, this CHORLEY property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £1290 are approximately £510 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 132m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 2.6 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 PR6 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property74
Average60
+23% better
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vs CHORLEY

This property74
Average64
+16% better
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vs PR6

This property74
Average60
+23% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 74/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £592/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(74 points)

Potential Rating

B(81 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 14 Jul 2014

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Property Information

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Full Address

23, Pleasant View

Withnell

PR6 8SE

CHORLEY

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Property Type

House

End-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

132.0

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

74 / 100

Potential: 81

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CO₂ Emissions

2.6 tonnes/year

20 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

115 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

14 Jul 2014

assessment for green deal

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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). The PR6 postcode district contains over 11100 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Air source heat pump, radiators, electric

£840.0/yr

Save £29/yr

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Hot Water

£362.0/yr

Save £114/yr

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Lighting

70.0% low energy

£88.0/yr

Save £20/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation

Very Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Suspended, insulated

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Heating System

Air source heat pump, radiators, electric

Good

Main Fuel

electricity (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 70% of fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayPR6 8SD

Last inspected: Oct 2019

Outstanding

Abbey Village Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayPR6 8DD

Last inspected: Jul 2022

Good

Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayPR6 8PT

Last inspected: Apr 2012

Outstanding

Withnell Fold Primary School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayPR6 8BA

Last inspected: May 2019

Good

St Stephen's Tockholes CofE Primary School

Primary
📍1.8 miles awayBB3 0LX

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

Feniscowles Primary School

Primary
📍2.2 miles awayBB2 5EG

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Brindle St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Primary
📍2.4 miles awayPR6 8NH

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Good

St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School, Feniscowles, Blackburn

Primary
📍2.4 miles awayBB2 5EP

Last inspected: Jan 2020

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

🚀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

Very Low Crime11 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

5 incidents (45%)

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Anti-social behaviour

2 incidents (18%)

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Vehicle crime

2 incidents (18%)

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Criminal damage

1 incidents (9%)

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Other crime

1 incidents (9%)

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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