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5, Princes Court, Penwortham

PR1 0DY

PRESTON

Current

C

70

Potential

C

75

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached maisonette is located in PRESTON, PR1 0DY. The property offers 65mยฒ (700 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. The property holds an EPC rating of C (70/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. 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 ยฃ589, comprising ยฃ421 for heating, ยฃ78 for hot water, and ยฃ90 for lighting. The property produces 2.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in May 2020 for ยฃ110,000.

How Does 5, Princes Court Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 70/100, this PRESTON property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of ยฃ589 are approximately ยฃ1211 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. At 2.4 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 PR1 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property70
Average60
+17% better
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vs PRESTON

This property70
Average63
+11% better
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vs PR1

This property70
Average60
+17% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 70/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ143/year less than the PRESTON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
C69-80
Current
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

C(70 points)

Potential Rating

C(75 points)

Based on assessment dated 8 Feb 2020

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Property Information

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Full Address

5, Princes Court

Penwortham

PR1 0DY

PRESTON

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Property Type

Maisonette

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

65.0 mยฒ

3.0 total rooms

3.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

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Efficiency Score

70 / 100

Potential: 75

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

2.4 tonnes/year

37 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

210 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

8 Feb 2020

non 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). Heating costs are ยฃ311 below the PRESTON average, offering good value. The PR1 postcode district contains over 27300 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the PRESTON area.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

ยฃ110,000

1 May 2020

Type: Flat

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ421.0/yr

Save ยฃ57/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ78.0/yr

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Lighting

38.0% low energy

ยฃ90.0/yr

Save ยฃ35/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Average
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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
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Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets

Average

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Penwortham Girls' High School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.2 miles awayโ€ขPR1 0SR

Last inspected: Nov 2014

โญOutstanding

Penwortham Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขPR1 0HU

Last inspected: Mar 2022

โœ“Good

Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขPR1 0JH

Last inspected: Jul 2023

โœ“Good

Penwortham Priory Academy

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขPR1 0JE

Last inspected: Mar 2020

โœ“Good

Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขPR1 9AE

Last inspected: Mar 2013

โญOutstanding

Whitefield Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขPR1 0RH

Last inspected: Mar 2023

โœ“Good

St Stephen's CofE School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขPR1 8JN

Last inspected: Oct 2018

โœ“Good

Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขPR1 9YE

Last inspected: Apr 2023

โœ“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

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

โšก 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

Above Average112 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

49 incidents (44%)

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Anti-social behaviour

18 incidents (16%)

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Theft

11 incidents (10%)

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Vehicle crime

9 incidents (8%)

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Criminal damage

4 incidents (4%)

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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