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Energy Performance Certificate

9 Rupert Street

BB9 7DN

NELSON

Current

C

69

Potential

C

74

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in NELSON, BB9 7DN. The property offers 108m² (1163 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (69/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. This property benefits from a air source heat pump system, which can deliver 3-4 units of heat for every unit of electricity used. Heat pumps are eligible for the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, making them increasingly popular for UK homes seeking to reduce carbon emissions. 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 £1612, comprising £1376 for heating, £132 for hot water, and £104 for lighting. The property produces 3.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 9 Rupert Street Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 69/100, this NELSON property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. At £1612 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. The 108m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². At 3.4 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 BB9 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property69
Average60
+15% better
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vs NELSON

This property69
Average55
+25% better
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vs BB9

This property69
Average54
+28% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 69/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £632/year more than the NELSON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(69 points)

Potential Rating

C(74 points)

Based on assessment dated 13 Mar 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

9 Rupert Street

BB9 7DN

NELSON

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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

108.0

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (private)

Efficiency Score

69 / 100

Potential: 74

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CO₂ Emissions

3.4 tonnes/year

31 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

185 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

13 Mar 2025

rental

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About NELSON

NELSON is situated in Lancashire, North West. Properties in NELSON have an average EPC rating of D (score 55/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £396 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The BB9 postcode district contains over 15700 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Water source heat pump, warm air, electric

£1376.0/yr

Save £260/yr

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Hot Water

£132.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£104.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Sandstone or limestone, with internal insulation

Good
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Roof

Pitched, limited insulation

Poor
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Water source heat pump, warm air, electric

Average

Main Fuel

electricity (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

St John Southworth RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayBB9 0DQ
?Not yet rated

Whitefield Infant School and Nursery

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayBB9 7HF

Last inspected: Oct 2013

Outstanding

Marsden Heights Community College

Secondary
📍0.4 miles awayBB9 0PR

Last inspected: Oct 2023

Good

Lomeshaye Junior School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayBB9 7SY

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Marsden Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayBB9 0BE

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayBB9 0PY

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayBB9 5BL
?Not yet rated

Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayBB9 9TQ

Last inspected: Sept 2023

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

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 487 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:487 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:195 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 Crime315 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

118 incidents (37%)

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Anti-social behaviour

56 incidents (18%)

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Shoplifting

24 incidents (8%)

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Theft

23 incidents (7%)

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Criminal damage

20 incidents (6%)

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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