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Energy Performance Certificate

331 Preston Road

PR2 5JT

PRESTON

Current

B

85

Potential

B

89

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in PRESTON, PR2 5JT. The property offers 296m² (3186 sq ft) of generously-sized living space. With an EPC rating of B (85/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. This property benefits from a air source heat pump system, which can deliver 3-4 units of heat for every unit of electricity used. Heat pumps are eligible for the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, making them increasingly popular for UK homes seeking to reduce carbon emissions. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £2298, comprising £1693 for heating, £315 for hot water, and £290 for lighting. The property produces 3.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in May 2024 for £660,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 331 Preston Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 85/100, this PRESTON property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £2298 are close to the UK average. At 296m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 3.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the PR2 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property85
Average60
+42% better
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vs PRESTON

This property85
Average63
+35% better
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vs PR2

This property85
Average61
+39% better

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

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £1566/year more than the PRESTON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

B(85 points)

Potential Rating

B(89 points)

Based on assessment dated 5 Sept 2023

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Property Information

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Full Address

331 Preston Road

PR2 5JT

PRESTON

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

2023

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Floor Area

296.0

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

Efficiency Score

85 / 100

Potential: 89

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CO₂ Emissions

3.2 tonnes/year

11 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

65 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

5 Sept 2023

new dwelling

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About PRESTON

PRESTON is situated in Lancashire, North West. Properties in PRESTON have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £961 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The PR2 postcode district contains over 27100 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£660,000

24 May 2024

Type: Detached

+£310,000(+88.6%)

vs previous sale

£350,000

11 March 2022

Type: Detached

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 88.6% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric

£1693.0/yr

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Hot Water

£315.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£290.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.17 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.15 W/m-¦K

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.15 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Heating System

Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric

Good

Main Fuel

Electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff

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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

Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayPR3 3BJ

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayPR2 5SD

Last inspected: Mar 2014

Outstanding

St Cecilia's RC High School

Secondary
📍1.4 miles awayPR3 2XA

Last inspected: Oct 2019

Good

Longridge High School

Secondary
📍1.4 miles awayPR3 3AR
?Not yet rated

Longridge Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.8 miles awayPR3 3JA

Last inspected: Mar 2022

Good

Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍1.8 miles awayPR3 3WQ

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston

Primary
📍2.2 miles awayPR2 6SJ

Last inspected: Mar 2018

Good

Preston Grange Primary School

Primary
📍2.3 miles awayPR2 6PS

Last inspected: Mar 2022

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

Superfast Broadband

Average download speed: 224 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:224 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:34 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

BTSkyTalkTalkPlusnet

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.

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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