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Energy Performance Certificate

32, Forfar Street

BB11 4ER

BURNLEY

Current

C

69

Potential

C

75

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced flat is located in BURNLEY, BB11 4ER. The property offers 41.02m² (442 sq ft) of compact living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. The property holds an EPC rating of C (69/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The property has modern timber frame or system-built walls, which typically offer good insulation properties when properly maintained. 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 £405, comprising £306 for heating, £66 for hot water, and £33 for lighting. The property produces 2.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 32, Forfar Street Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 69/100, this BURNLEY property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £405 are approximately £1395 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. With 41.02m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². 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 BB11 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property69
Average60
+15% better
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vs BURNLEY

This property69
Average59
+17% better
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vs BB11

This property69
Average58
+19% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 69/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £447/year less than the BURNLEY average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(69 points)

Potential Rating

C(75 points)

Based on assessment dated 10 Nov 2008

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Property Information

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Full Address

32, Forfar Street

BB11 4ER

BURNLEY

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Property Type

Flat

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

41.02

2.0 total rooms

2.0 heated

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Tenure

rental (social)

Efficiency Score

69 / 100

Potential: 75

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CO₂ Emissions

2.2 tonnes/year

55 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

328 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

10 Nov 2008

rental (social)

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About BURNLEY

BURNLEY is situated in Lancashire, North West. Properties in BURNLEY have an average EPC rating of D (score 59/100). Heating costs are £546 below the BURNLEY average, offering good value. The BB11 postcode district contains over 9800 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the BURNLEY area.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£306/yr

Save £34/yr

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Hot Water

£66/yr

Save £11/yr

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Lighting

20.0% low energy

£33/yr

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Building Elements

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Walls

System built, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor
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Roof

(another dwelling above)

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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

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

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets

Poor
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Christ The King Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayBB11 4RB
?Not yet rated

Cherry Fold Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayBB11 5JS

Last inspected: Sept 2018

Good

Rosewood Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayBB11 2PH

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

Burnley Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayBB11 4LB

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

Burnley Ightenhill Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayBB12 6ED

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Whittlefield Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayBB12 0HL

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Good

Burnley Springfield Community Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayBB11 3HP

Last inspected: Nov 2018

Good

Rosegrove Infant School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayBB12 6HW

Last inspected: Oct 2018

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: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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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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Area Safety

Higher Crime287 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

95 incidents (33%)

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Shoplifting

45 incidents (16%)

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Anti-social behaviour

27 incidents (9%)

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Criminal damage

26 incidents (9%)

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Theft

18 incidents (6%)

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.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

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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