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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

8, Whittingham Lane, Broughton

PR3 5DA

PRESTON

Current

F

35

Potential

E

47

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,926

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,540

potential per year

This property costs approximately £126 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £386 annually.

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£7,500

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a E rating — saving up to £386 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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FA
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Payback
~10 yrs
Current Costs
£1,926/yr
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Cavity Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Poor. Cavity fill is quick and cost-effective.

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£2,000
Cost
2
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Your heating is rated Poor. Compare local boiler installers.

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Ultra-efficient heating with £7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached bungalow is located in PRESTON, PR3 5DA. The property offers 146.2m² (1574 sq ft) of spacious living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. Currently rated F (35/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a E rating (47/100). 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 £1926, comprising £1606 for heating, £157 for hot water, and £163 for lighting. The property produces 9.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(35 points)

Achievable Rating

E(47 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 29 Mar 2011

What's Causing the Poor Energy Rating?

The EPC assessor rated each element of this property. Poor and average ratings are the biggest opportunities for improvement.

🧱 Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation

Average

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Good

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, dual fuel (mineral and wood)

Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Average

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy — No low energy lighting

Very Poor

Property Information

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Full Address

8, Whittingham Lane

Broughton

PR3 5DA

PRESTON

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Property Type

Bungalow

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

146.2

7.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

9.3 tonnes/year

64 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

380 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in PRESTON

PRESTON properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (PR3) that have undergone improvement works have seen significant increases in EPC ratings and corresponding reductions in energy bills.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, dual fuel (mineral and wood)

£1606 /yr

Save £305/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£157 /yr

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy

£163 /yr

Save £81/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Broughton-in-Amounderness Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayPR3 5JB

Last inspected: Nov 2012

Outstanding

Broughton High School

Secondary
📍0.4 miles awayPR3 5JJ

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Outstanding

Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayPR2 3LP
?Not yet rated

St Mary and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Barton Newsham

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayPR3 5DY

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayPR2 9RE

Last inspected: Oct 2012

Outstanding

Harris Primary School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayPR2 7EE

Last inspected: Feb 2022

Good

Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayPR3 5AS

Last inspected: Mar 2010

Outstanding

St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayPR2 9HH
?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

Superfast Broadband

Average download speed: 165 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:165 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:25 Mbps
Maximum:50 Mbps

Available Providers

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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

Low Crime31 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has low crime compared to national averages

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

8 incidents (26%)

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Anti-social behaviour

6 incidents (19%)

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Vehicle crime

5 incidents (16%)

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Public order

4 incidents (13%)

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Drugs

3 incidents (10%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented.

Data Sources: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Police.uk crime statistics.

Public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.