Energy Performance Certificate
3, Forest Heights, Halton
LA2 6FH
LANCASTER
Current
B
84
Potential
A
93
At a Glance
About This Property
This detached house is located in LANCASTER, LA2 6FH. The property offers 141mยฒ (1518 sq ft) of spacious living space. With an EPC rating of B (84/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (93/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ531, comprising ยฃ344 for heating, ยฃ99 for hot water, and ยฃ88 for lighting. The property produces 2.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in October 2023 for ยฃ415,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.
How Does 3, Forest Heights Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 84/100, this LANCASTER property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of ยฃ531 are approximately ยฃ1269 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. At 141mยฒ, this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87mยฒ). CO2 emissions of 2.2 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 LA2 postcode district.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs LANCASTER
vs LA2
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 84/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 15% nationally
Energy Costs: ยฃ271/year less than the LANCASTER average
Energy Efficiency Rating
๐ Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 7 Feb 2019
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Property Information
Full Address
3, Forest Heights
Halton
LA2 6FH
LANCASTER
Property Type
House
Detached
Construction Age
NO DATA!
Floor Area
141.0 mยฒ
NaN total rooms
NaN heated
Tenure
owner-occupied
Efficiency Score
84 / 100
Potential: 93
COโ Emissions
2.2 tonnes/year
15 kg/mยฒ
Energy Consumption
88 kWh/mยฒ/year
Last Inspected
7 Feb 2019
new dwelling
About LANCASTER
LANCASTER is situated in Lancashire, North West. Properties in LANCASTER have an average EPC rating of D (score 61/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are ยฃ458 below the LANCASTER average, offering good value. The LA2 postcode district contains over 6900 registered properties.
Location & Nearby Area
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Property Sale History
ยฃ415,000
30 October 2023
Type: Detached
vs previous sale
ยฃ379,950
25 September 2020
Type: Detached
Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 9.2% over this period.
Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
ยฃ344.0/yr
Hot Water
ยฃ99.0/yr
Save ยฃ43/yr
Lighting
100.0% low energy
ยฃ88.0/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Average thermal transmittance 0.19 W/m-รยฆK
Roof
Average thermal transmittance 0.12 W/m-รยฆK
Windows
High performance glazing
Floor
Average thermal transmittance 0.19 W/m-รยฆK
Heating System
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Main Fuel
mains gas - this is for backwards compatibility only and should not be used
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
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View UK Property Insights โNearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jan 2020
Caton Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: May 2019
Nether Kellet Community Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Nov 2014
Caton St Paul's Church of England Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: May 2022
Central Lancaster High School
SecondaryLast inspected: Sept 2023
Castle View Primary Academy
PrimarySkerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: May 2022
St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
PrimaryAbout 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.
Broadband & Connectivity
Average download speed: 500 Mbps
Download Speed
Upload Speed
Available Providers
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
The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences very low crime levels
Most Common Incidents
April 2026violent crime
5 incidents (42%)
Anti-social behaviour
4 incidents (33%)
Criminal damage
2 incidents (17%)
Vehicle crime
1 incidents (8%)
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.
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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.