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315 Bowerham Road

LA1 4AS

LANCASTER

Current

B

83

Potential

A

95

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in LANCASTER, LA1 4AS. The property offers 75mยฒ (807 sq ft) of modest-sized living space. With an EPC rating of B (83/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (95/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ733, comprising ยฃ391 for heating, ยฃ204 for hot water, and ยฃ138 for lighting. The property produces 1.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home. The property last sold in October 2024 for ยฃ91,200, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 315 Bowerham Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 83/100, this LANCASTER property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of ยฃ733 are approximately ยฃ1067 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. CO2 emissions of 1.3 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 LA1 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property83
Average60
+38% better
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vs LANCASTER

This property83
Average61
+36% better
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vs LA1

This property83
Average61
+36% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 83/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ69/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(83 points)

Potential Rating

A(95 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 2 Mar 2023

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Property Information

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Full Address

315 Bowerham Road

LA1 4AS

LANCASTER

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

2020

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Floor Area

75.0 mยฒ

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling for which the intended tenure in not known. It is not to be used for an existing dwelling

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Efficiency Score

83 / 100

Potential: 95

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

1.3 tonnes/year

17 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

96 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

2 Mar 2023

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 ยฃ411 below the LANCASTER average, offering good value. The LA1 postcode district contains over 19000 registered properties.

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Property Sale History

ยฃ91,200

18 October 2024

Type: Semi-Detached

โ†—+ยฃ1,920(+2.2%)

vs previous sale

ยฃ89,280

30 March 2023

Type: Semi-Detached

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 2.2% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ391.0/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ204.0/yr

Save ยฃ75/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

ยฃ138.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.17 W/m-ร‚ยฆK

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.12 W/m-ร‚ยฆK

Very Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.14 W/m-ร‚ยฆK

Very Good
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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good
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Main Fuel

Gas: mains gas

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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

Moorside Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขLA1 4HT

Last inspected: Apr 2018

โœ“Good

St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขLA1 4HT

Last inspected: Feb 2012

โญOutstanding

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

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขLA1 4SE

Last inspected: May 2011

โญOutstanding

Bowerham Primary & Nursery School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขLA1 4BS

Last inspected: Sept 2021

โœ“Good

Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy

Secondary
๐Ÿ“1.1 miles awayโ€ขLA1 4RS

Last inspected: Dec 2022

โญOutstanding

The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.3 miles awayโ€ขLA1 3BT

Last inspected: Mar 2020

โœ“Good

Lancaster Royal Grammar School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“1.3 miles awayโ€ขLA1 3EF

Last inspected: Oct 2021

โœ“Good

Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.4 miles awayโ€ขLA1 3ES

Last inspected: May 2022

โœ“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

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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