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26 Corsair Drive, Buckshaw Village

PR7 7LZ

CHORLEY

Current

C

77

Potential

B

88

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in CHORLEY, PR7 7LZ. The property offers 87m² (936 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a recently constructed modern home. 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 (88/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The cavity walls have excellent insulation, contributing significantly to the property's thermal efficiency and helping maintain stable indoor temperatures year-round. 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 £1143, comprising £806 for heating, £191 for hot water, and £146 for lighting. The property produces 2.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in March 2024 for £190,000, with 3 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 26 Corsair Drive Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 77/100, this CHORLEY property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £1143 are approximately £657 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. CO2 emissions of 2.0 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.

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: £445/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(88 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 27 Apr 2023

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Property Information

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Full Address

26 Corsair Drive

Buckshaw Village

PR7 7LZ

CHORLEY

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 2012 onwards

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Floor Area

87.0

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

77 / 100

Potential: 88

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CO₂ Emissions

2.0 tonnes/year

23 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

131 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

27 Apr 2023

marketed sale

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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. The PR7 postcode district contains over 21500 registered properties. As a modern build, this property benefits from contemporary construction standards and improved energy efficiency requirements.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£190,000

12 March 2024

Type: Terraced

+£1,000(+0.5%)

vs previous sale

£189,000

1 December 2023

Type: Terraced

+£34,005(+21.9%)

vs previous sale

£154,995

28 September 2018

Type: Terraced

Market Insights: This property has sold 3 times since 2015. Value has increased by 22.6% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£806.0/yr

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Hot Water

£191.0/yr

Save £72/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£146.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Very 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

Trinity Church of England/Methodist Primary School, Buckshaw Village

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayPR7 7HZ

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

St. Mary's Catholic Primary School Euxton

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayPR7 6JW

Last inspected: Feb 2012

Outstanding

Euxton Primrose Hill Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayPR7 6BA

Last inspected: Nov 2011

Outstanding

Euxton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayPR7 6JW

Last inspected: Oct 2023

Outstanding

Balshaw Lane Community Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayPR7 6NS

Last inspected: Nov 2011

Outstanding

Balshaw's Church of England High School

Secondary
📍1.2 miles awayPR25 3AH

Last inspected: Feb 2023

Good

Buckshaw Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayPR7 1XP

Last inspected: Mar 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Lancaster Lane Primary and Pre-School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayPR25 5TT

Last inspected: Apr 2023

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: 456 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:456 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:183 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. 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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