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3, Forster Close, Galgate

LA2 0BL

LANCASTER

Current

B

82

Potential

A

92

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in LANCASTER, LA2 0BL. The property offers 124mยฒ (1335 sq ft) of spacious living space. With an EPC rating of B (82/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (92/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ560, comprising ยฃ375 for heating, ยฃ110 for hot water, and ยฃ75 for lighting. The property produces 2.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in August 2025 for ยฃ406,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 3, Forster Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 82/100, this LANCASTER property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of ยฃ560 are approximately ยฃ1240 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. The 124mยฒ floor area is above the UK average of 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.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property82
Average60
+37% better
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vs LANCASTER

This property82
Average61
+34% better
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vs LA2

This property82
Average55
+49% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 82/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ242/year less than the LANCASTER average

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
Potential
B81-91
Current
C69-80
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

B(82 points)

Potential Rating

A(92 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 22 Feb 2017

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Property Information

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Full Address

3, Forster Close

Galgate

LA2 0BL

LANCASTER

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

NO DATA!

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Floor Area

124.0 mยฒ

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

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Efficiency Score

82 / 100

Potential: 92

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

2.2 tonnes/year

18 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

103 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

22 Feb 2017

new dwelling

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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 ยฃ427 below the LANCASTER average, offering good value. The LA2 postcode district contains over 6900 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

ยฃ406,000

RECENT

6 August 2025

Type: Detached

โ†—+ยฃ106,050(+35.4%)

vs previous sale

ยฃ299,950

3 March 2017

Type: Detached

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 35.4% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ375.0/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ110.0/yr

Save ยฃ49/yr

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Lighting

NaN% low energy

ยฃ75.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.28 W/m-ร‚ยฆK

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.09 W/m-ร‚ยฆK

Very Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.23 W/m-ร‚ยฆK

Good
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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good
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Main Fuel

mains gas - this is for backwards compatibility only and should not be used

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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

Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.1 miles awayโ€ขLA2 0JS

Last inspected: Oct 2022

โœ“Good

Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“2.3 miles awayโ€ขLA2 9AN

Last inspected: Apr 2013

โญOutstanding

Cockerham Parochial CofE Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“2.4 miles awayโ€ขLA2 0EF

Last inspected: Jun 2023

โœ“Good

Thurnham Glasson Christ Church, Church of England Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“2.5 miles awayโ€ขLA2 0AR

Last inspected: Jun 2023

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Forton Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“2.6 miles awayโ€ขPR3 0AS

Last inspected: Oct 2022

โœ“Good

Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School

Primary
๐Ÿ“2.8 miles awayโ€ขLA1 4SE

Last inspected: May 2011

โญOutstanding

Moorside Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“2.8 miles awayโ€ขLA1 4HT

Last inspected: Apr 2018

โœ“Good

St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

Primary
๐Ÿ“2.9 miles awayโ€ขLA1 4HT

Last inspected: Feb 2012

โญ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

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

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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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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.

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