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Energy Performance Certificate

40a, Colne Road

BB9 5NS

Brierfield

Current

C

71

Potential

C

73

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced flat is located in Brierfield, BB9 5NS. The property offers 73m² (786 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (71/100), 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 good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1213, comprising £926 for heating, £182 for hot water, and £105 for lighting. The property produces 3.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 40a Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 71/100, this Brierfield property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £1213 are approximately £587 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 3.0 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 BB9 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property71
Average60
+18% better
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vs Brierfield

This property71
Average60
+18% better
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vs BB9

This property71
Average54
+31% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 71/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £363/year more than the Brierfield 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(71 points)

Potential Rating

C(73 points)

Based on assessment dated 10 Apr 2024

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Property Information

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Full Address

40a

Colne Road

BB9 5NS

Brierfield

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Property Type

Flat

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

73.0

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

71 / 100

Potential: 73

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CO₂ Emissions

3.0 tonnes/year

40 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

229 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

10 Apr 2024

marketed sale

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About Brierfield

Brierfield is situated in Lancashire, North West. Properties in Brierfield have an average EPC rating of D (score 60/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. The BB9 postcode district contains over 15700 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£926.0/yr

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Hot Water

£182.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£105.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Sandstone or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor
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Roof

Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

(other premises below)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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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

Pendle Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayBB9 5AW

Last inspected: Mar 2022

Good

Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayBB9 5BL
?Not yet rated

Marsden Heights Community College

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awayBB9 0PR

Last inspected: Oct 2023

Good

Reedley Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayBB10 2NE

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayBB9 0PY

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayBB9 0DQ
?Not yet rated

Casterton Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayBB10 2PZ

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

Marsden Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayBB9 0BE

Last inspected: Mar 2023

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: 366 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:366 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:146 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

Above Average144 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has slightly above average crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

61 incidents (42%)

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Anti-social behaviour

26 incidents (18%)

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Criminal damage

14 incidents (10%)

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Burglary

8 incidents (6%)

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Drugs

8 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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