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6, Willow Lane

LA1 5PP

LANCASTER

Current

D

67

Potential

B

87

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in LANCASTER, LA1 5PP. The property offers 67mยฒ (721 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. With an EPC rating of D (67/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (87/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. The loft insulation is rated very good, meeting or exceeding the recommended 270mm depth for optimal thermal performance. 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 ยฃ660, comprising ยฃ514 for heating, ยฃ91 for hot water, and ยฃ55 for lighting. The property produces 2.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in October 2023 for ยฃ111,000, with 3 recorded sales in our database. For landlords: This rental property with a D rating is positioned above the current minimum standard. With proposed changes to require a C rating by 2028, modest improvements now could future-proof your compliance.

How Does 6, Willow Lane Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 67/100, this LANCASTER property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of ยฃ660 are approximately ยฃ1140 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. At 2.9 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 LA1 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property67
Average60
+12% better
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vs LANCASTER

This property67
Average61
+10% better
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vs LA1

This property67
Average61
+10% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 67/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ142/year less than the LANCASTER average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(67 points)

Potential Rating

B(87 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 2 Mar 2020

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Property Information

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Full Address

6, Willow Lane

LA1 5PP

LANCASTER

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1930-1949

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Floor Area

67.0 mยฒ

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

rental (private)

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Efficiency Score

67 / 100

Potential: 87

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

2.9 tonnes/year

43 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

244 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

2 Mar 2020

rental (private)

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About LANCASTER

LANCASTER is situated in Lancashire, North West. Properties in LANCASTER have an average EPC rating of D (score 61/100). Heating costs are ยฃ288 below the LANCASTER average, offering good value. The LA1 postcode district contains over 19000 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the LANCASTER area.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

ยฃ111,000

6 October 2023

Type: Semi-Detached

โ†—+ยฃ22,000(+24.7%)

vs previous sale

ยฃ89,000

31 May 2019

Type: Semi-Detached

โ†—+ยฃ2,000(+2.3%)

vs previous sale

ยฃ87,000

28 October 2016

Type: Semi-Detached

Market Insights: This property has sold 3 times since 2015. Value has increased by 27.6% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ514.0/yr

Save ยฃ129/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ91.0/yr

Save ยฃ29/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

ยฃ55.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor
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Roof

Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation

Very Good
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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 all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Willow Lane Community Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.1 miles awayโ€ขLA1 5PR

Last inspected: Mar 2020

โœ“Good

Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขLA1 1LD

Last inspected: Jun 2022

โœ“Good

Lancaster Girls' Grammar School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขLA1 1SF

Last inspected: Sept 2022

โœ“Good

Our Lady's Catholic College

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขLA1 2RX

Last inspected: Sept 2021

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Lancaster Ryelands Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขLA1 2RJ

Last inspected: Feb 2022

โœ“Good

Morecambe and Heysham Grosvenor Park Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขLA3 3RY

Last inspected: Sept 2023

โœ“Good

Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขLA1 4RS

Last inspected: Dec 2022

โญOutstanding

The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขLA1 3BT

Last inspected: Mar 2020

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

Higher Crime333 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

110 incidents (33%)

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Anti-social behaviour

70 incidents (21%)

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Shoplifting

41 incidents (12%)

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Criminal damage

24 incidents (7%)

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Public order

17 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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