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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

3 FOLDSIDE, FRECKLETON

PR4 1JX

FRECKLETON

Current

F

37

Potential

C

69

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£2,194

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,403

potential per year

This property costs approximately £394 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £791 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 C rating — saving up to £791 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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FA
32,500
Property Value Boost
Investment
£23,500
Payback
~11 yrs
Current Costs
£2,194/yr
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Cavity Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Poor. Cavity fill is quick and cost-effective.

Save £250/yrPayback: ~8 years+4 EPC points
£2,000
Cost
2
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Solar Panels + Battery

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Save £1000/yrPayback: ~11 years+7 EPC points
£11,000
Cost
3
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Air Source Heat Pump

Ultra-efficient heating with £7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

Save £791/yrPayback: ~4 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
4
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Double Glazing

Your windows are rated Poor. Modern A-rated double glazing reduces drafts and heat loss.

Save £150/yrPayback: ~47 years+2 EPC points
£7,000
Cost

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This semi-detached house is located in FRECKLETON, PR4 1JX. The property offers 92m² (990 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. Currently rated F (37/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (69/100). The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. 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 £2194, comprising £1809 for heating, £253 for hot water, and £132 for lighting. The property produces 11.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home. The property last sold in June 2021 for £135,000.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(37 points)

Achievable Rating

C(69 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 22 Jan 2021

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, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation

Good

🪟 Windows

Partial double glazing

Poor

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Warm air, Electricaire

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Poor

💡 Lighting

36.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 36% of fixed outlets

Average

Property Information

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Full Address

3 FOLDSIDE

FRECKLETON

PR4 1JX

FRECKLETON

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1967-1975

📐

Floor Area

92.0

4.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

11.0 tonnes/year

115 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

683 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in FRECKLETON

FRECKLETON properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (PR4) 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

Warm air, Electricaire

£1809 /yr

Save £683/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£253 /yr

Save £57/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

36.0% low energy

£132 /yr

Save £51/yr with improvements

💷 Sales History

Note: EPC improvements typically add 3–5% per band to property value. Moving from F to C could add significant value.

£135,000

S

Jun 2021

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Freckleton Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayPR4 1PJ

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Freckleton Strike Lane Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayPR4 1HR

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Good

Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton

Primary
📍1 miles awayPR4 1AD

Last inspected: Feb 2023

Good

Warton St Paul's Church of England Primary Academy

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayPR4 1AH

Last inspected: Apr 2023

Good

Carr Hill High School

Secondary
📍1.7 miles awayPR4 2ST

Last inspected: Oct 2021

⚠️Requires improvement

Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.7 miles awayPR4 3RT

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍2 miles awayPR4 2SL

Last inspected: Nov 2018

Good

The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham

Primary
📍2 miles awayPR4 2BT

Last inspected: Jan 2022

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
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
⬆️

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 Crime23 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

16 incidents (70%)

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Public order

2 incidents (9%)

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Anti-social behaviour

1 incidents (4%)

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Burglary

1 incidents (4%)

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Criminal damage

1 incidents (4%)

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.

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

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