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62 Blackgate Lane, Tarleton

PR4 6UT

PRESTON

Current

B

85

Potential

B

90

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in PRESTON, PR4 6UT. The property offers 209m² (2250 sq ft) of generously-sized living space. With an EPC rating of B (85/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. Estimated annual energy costs are £702, comprising £478 for heating, £102 for hot water, and £122 for lighting. The property produces 3.1 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in February 2023 for £725,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 62 Blackgate Lane Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 85/100, this PRESTON property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £702 are approximately £1098 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 209m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 3.1 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 property85
Average60
+42% better
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vs PRESTON

This property85
Average63
+35% better
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vs PR4

This property85
Average64
+33% better

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

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £30/year less 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(85 points)

Potential Rating

B(90 points)

Based on assessment dated 26 Oct 2022

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Property Information

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Full Address

62 Blackgate Lane

Tarleton

PR4 6UT

PRESTON

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

2023

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Floor Area

209.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling for which the intended tenure in not known. It is not to be used for an existing dwelling

Efficiency Score

85 / 100

Potential: 90

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CO₂ Emissions

3.1 tonnes/year

15 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

83 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

26 Oct 2022

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 £254 below the PRESTON average, offering good value. The PR4 postcode district contains over 22600 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£725,000

9 February 2023

Type: Detached

+£525,000(+262.5%)

vs previous sale

£200,000

11 November 2021

Type: Detached

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 262.5% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas

£478.0/yr

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Hot Water

£102.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£122.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.23 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.12 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.14 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Heating System

Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

Gas: mains gas

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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

Tarleton Holy Trinity CofE Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayPR4 6UP

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

Tarleton Academy

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awayPR4 6AQ

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

Tarleton Community Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayPR4 6AT

Last inspected: Sept 2018

Good

Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School

Primary
📍1.7 miles awayPR4 5JQ

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

Bretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Primary
📍2 miles awayPR26 9AH

Last inspected: Nov 2012

Outstanding

Tarleton Mere Brow Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍2.1 miles awayPR4 6JX

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Holmeswood Methodist School

Primary
📍2.3 miles awayL40 1UD

Last inspected: Feb 2022

Good

Trinity and St Michael's VA CofE/Methodist Primary School

Primary
📍3 miles awayPR26 9HJ

Last inspected: Mar 2016

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: 374 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:374 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:150 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 Crime13 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

7 incidents (54%)

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Anti-social behaviour

3 incidents (23%)

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Criminal damage

2 incidents (15%)

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Public order

1 incidents (8%)

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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