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Energy Performance Certificate

71, Skeffington Road

PR1 5UQ

PRESTON

Current

D

55

Potential

C

76

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in PRESTON, PR1 5UQ. The property offers 70.92mยฒ (763 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 (55/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (76/100). The gas central heating system has average efficiency, indicating a boiler that may be 10-15 years old. While functional, upgrading to a modern A-rated condensing boiler could improve efficiency by 15-25%. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ895, comprising ยฃ694 for heating, ยฃ126 for hot water, and ยฃ75 for lighting. The property produces 4.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home.

How Does 71, Skeffington Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 55/100, this PRESTON property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of ยฃ895 are approximately ยฃ905 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings.

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 property55
Average60
-8% below
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vs PRESTON

This property55
Average63
-13% below
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vs PR1

This property55
Average60
-8% below

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 55/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ163/year more than the PRESTON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(55 points)

Potential Rating

C(76 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 23 Aug 2010

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Property Information

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Full Address

71, Skeffington Road

PR1 5UQ

PRESTON

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

70.92 mยฒ

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

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Efficiency Score

55 / 100

Potential: 76

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

4.6 tonnes/year

65 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

387 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

23 Aug 2010

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). The PR1 postcode district contains over 27300 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

ยฃ694.0/yr

Save ยฃ303/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ126.0/yr

Save ยฃ35/yr

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Lighting

0.0% low energy

ยฃ75.0/yr

Save ยฃ38/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor
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Roof

Pitched, 75 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

Average
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Main Fuel

mains gas - this is for backwards compatibility only and should not be used

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Lighting

No low energy lighting

Very Poor
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.1 miles awayโ€ขPR1 5XL
?Not yet rated

St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.2 miles awayโ€ขPR1 5XB
?Not yet rated

Ribbleton Avenue Infant School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขPR1 5RU

Last inspected: Apr 2013

โญOutstanding

Preston Muslim Girls High School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขPR1 5BY

Last inspected: Dec 2022

โญOutstanding

Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขPR1 5SN

Last inspected: May 2022

โœ“Good

Eden Boys' School, Preston

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขPR1 4BD

Last inspected: May 2018

โญOutstanding

Fishwick Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขPR1 4RH

Last inspected: Jun 2021

โœ“Good

St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Preston

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขPR1 4RH
?Not yet rated

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

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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 Crime643 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

228 incidents (35%)

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Anti-social behaviour

103 incidents (16%)

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Theft

52 incidents (8%)

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Criminal damage

48 incidents (7%)

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Shoplifting

48 incidents (7%)

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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