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Energy Performance Certificate

5, Mason Close, Freckleton

PR4 1RG

PRESTON

Current

C

71

Potential

C

71

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in PRESTON, PR4 1RG. The property offers 101.08m² (1088 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. 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 walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £684, comprising £548 for heating, £86 for hot water, and £50 for lighting. The property produces 3.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in October 2016 for £200,000.

How Does 5, Mason Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 71/100, this PRESTON property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £684 are approximately £1116 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. The 101.08m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². At 3.3 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 PR4 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 PRESTON

This property71
Average63
+13% better
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vs PR4

This property71
Average64
+11% 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: £48/year less than the PRESTON 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(71 points)

Based on assessment dated 4 Nov 2011

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Property Information

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Full Address

5, Mason Close

Freckleton

PR4 1RG

PRESTON

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1983-1990

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Floor Area

101.08

6.0 total rooms

6.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

71 / 100

Potential: 71

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CO₂ Emissions

3.3 tonnes/year

33 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

170 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

4 Nov 2011

marketed sale

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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). The PR4 postcode district contains over 22600 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£200,000

14 October 2016

Type: Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£548.0/yr

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Hot Water

£86.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£50.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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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 (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 100% of fixed outlets

Very Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Freckleton Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayPR4 1PJ

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Freckleton Strike Lane Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayPR4 1HR

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Good

Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Warton

Primary
📍1 miles awayPR4 1AD

Last inspected: Feb 2023

Good

Warton St Paul's Church of England Primary Academy

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayPR4 1AH

Last inspected: Apr 2023

Good

Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.9 miles awayPR4 3RT

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Carr Hill High School

Secondary
📍1.9 miles awayPR4 2ST

Last inspected: Oct 2021

⚠️Requires improvement

Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍2.2 miles awayPR4 2SL

Last inspected: Nov 2018

Good

The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham

Primary
📍2.3 miles awayPR4 2BT

Last inspected: Jan 2022

Outstanding

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: 444 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:444 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:178 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

Very Low Crime22 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

16 incidents (73%)

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Public order

2 incidents (9%)

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Anti-social behaviour

1 incidents (5%)

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Burglary

1 incidents (5%)

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Criminal damage

1 incidents (5%)

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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