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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

308, Whalley Range

BB1 6NL

BLACKBURN

Current

F

34

Potential

E

40

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,339

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,222

potential per year

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a E rating — saving up to £117 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Current Costs
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Cavity Wall Insulation

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This terraced house is located in BLACKBURN, BB1 6NL. The property offers 82.56m² (889 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated F (34/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a E rating (40/100). 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 £1339, comprising £836 for heating, £442 for hot water, and £61 for lighting. The property produces 6.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(34 points)

Achievable Rating

E(40 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 29 Mar 2010

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

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, mains gas

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

57.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets

Good

Property Information

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Full Address

308, Whalley Range

BB1 6NL

BLACKBURN

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

82.56

4.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

6.4 tonnes/year

78 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

476 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in BLACKBURN

BLACKBURN properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (BB1) 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

Room heaters, mains gas

£836 /yr

🚿 Hot Water

£442 /yr

Save £133/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

57.0% low energy

£61 /yr

Save £19/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Brookhouse Primary School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayBB1 6NY

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayBB1 5BN

Last inspected: Nov 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

St Michael With St John CofE Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayBB1 6LE

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayBB1 8EG

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Good

Cedars Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayBB1 8HQ

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Good

Daisyfield Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayBB1 5LB

Last inspected: Oct 2023

Good

St Stephen's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayBB1 5PE

Last inspected: Feb 2022

Good

St Matthew's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayBB1 1DF

Last inspected: Jul 2021

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: 489 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:489 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:195 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

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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

Higher Crime399 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
📊

violent crime

148 incidents (37%)

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Anti-social behaviour

74 incidents (19%)

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Public order

32 incidents (8%)

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Theft

29 incidents (7%)

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Criminal damage

28 incidents (7%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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.

Public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.