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Energy Performance Certificate

4, Oak Gardens, Longton

PR4 5XP

PRESTON

Current

B

84

Potential

B

88

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in PRESTON, PR4 5XP. The property offers 597m² (6426 sq ft) of generously-sized living space. With an EPC rating of B (84/100), 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. Estimated annual energy costs are £2638, comprising £2218 for heating, £243 for hot water, and £177 for lighting. The property produces 6.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home. The property last sold in January 2016 for £375,000.

How Does 4, Oak Gardens Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 84/100, this PRESTON property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Energy costs of £2638 annually are £838 above the UK average. Improvements could reduce bills significantly. At 597m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²).

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the PR4 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property84
Average60
+40% better
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vs PRESTON

This property84
Average63
+33% better
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vs PR4

This property84
Average64
+31% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 84/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £1906/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(84 points)

Potential Rating

B(88 points)

Based on assessment dated 3 Oct 2018

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Property Information

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Full Address

4, Oak Gardens

Longton

PR4 5XP

PRESTON

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

NO DATA!

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Floor Area

597.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

84 / 100

Potential: 88

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CO₂ Emissions

6.0 tonnes/year

10 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

65 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

3 Oct 2018

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 £1486 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The PR4 postcode district contains over 22600 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£375,000

25 January 2016

Type: Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Air source heat pump, radiators, electric

£2218.0/yr

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Hot Water

£243.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£177.0/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

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.17 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Heating System

Air source heat pump, radiators, electric

Poor

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

Longton Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayPR4 5YA

Last inspected: Nov 2014

Outstanding

Little Hoole Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayPR4 5QL

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayPR4 5EB

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Hutton Church of England Grammar School

Secondary
📍1.7 miles awayPR4 5SN

Last inspected: May 2022

Good

Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School

Primary
📍1.8 miles awayPR4 5JQ

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

New Longton All Saints CofE Primary School

Primary
📍2.2 miles awayPR4 4XA

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Good

Howick Church Endowed Primary School

Primary
📍2.4 miles awayPR1 0NB

Last inspected: May 2022

Good

Tarleton Community Primary School

Primary
📍2.5 miles awayPR4 6AT

Last inspected: Sept 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

Superfast Broadband

Average download speed: 165 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:165 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:25 Mbps
Maximum:50 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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Area Safety

Very Low Crime14 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

4 incidents (29%)

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Anti-social behaviour

2 incidents (14%)

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Burglary

2 incidents (14%)

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Criminal damage

2 incidents (14%)

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Shoplifting

2 incidents (14%)

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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