Energy Performance Certificate
8 Eccleston Road
FY1 6NH
BLACKPOOL
Current
D
68
Potential
C
79
At a Glance
About This Property
This terraced house is located in BLACKPOOL, FY1 6NH. The property offers 109m² (1173 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. With an EPC rating of D (68/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (79/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1366, comprising £1112 for heating, £146 for hot water, and £108 for lighting. The property produces 4.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. The property last sold in July 2025 for £110,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.
How Does 8 Eccleston Road Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 68/100, this BLACKPOOL property is around the national average for UK homes. At £1366 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. The 109m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². At 4.3 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 FY1 postcode district.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs BLACKPOOL
vs FY1
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 68/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 55% nationally
Energy Costs: £569/year more than the BLACKPOOL average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 11 Oct 2024
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Property Information
Full Address
8 Eccleston Road
FY1 6NH
BLACKPOOL
Property Type
House
Mid-Terrace
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1900-1929
Floor Area
109.0 m²
5.0 total rooms
5.0 heated
Tenure
Owner-occupied
Efficiency Score
68 / 100
Potential: 79
CO₂ Emissions
4.3 tonnes/year
40 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
225 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
11 Oct 2024
marketed sale
About BLACKPOOL
BLACKPOOL is situated in Lancashire, North West. Properties in BLACKPOOL have an average EPC rating of D (score 58/100). Heating costs are £315 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The FY1 postcode district contains over 18400 registered properties.
Location & Nearby Area
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Property Sale History
£110,000
RECENT17 July 2025
Type: Terraced
vs previous sale
£73,400
10 March 2017
Type: Terraced
Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 49.9% over this period.
Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
£1112.0/yr
Save £85/yr
Hot Water
£146.0/yr
Save £46/yr
Lighting
100.0% low energy
£108.0/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Windows
Fully double glazed
Floor
Suspended, no insulation (assumed)
Heating System
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Main Fuel
mains gas (not community)
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
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View UK Property Insights →Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
Waterloo Primary Academy
PrimaryLast inspected: Feb 2018
South Shore Academy
SecondaryLast inspected: Jun 2023
St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy
PrimaryLast inspected: Mar 2023
St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Mar 2018
Blackpool Gateway Academy
PrimaryLast inspected: May 2022
Revoe Learning Academy
PrimaryLast inspected: Feb 2019
Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy
PrimaryLast inspected: May 2023
Hawes Side Academy
PrimaryLast inspected: Feb 2022
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.
Broadband & Connectivity
Average download speed: 500 Mbps
Download Speed
Upload Speed
Available Providers
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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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.
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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.