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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

93a, Station Road, Kirkham

PR4 2HD

PRESTON

Current

G

16

Potential

C

74

This G-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£2,949

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,009

potential per year

This property costs approximately £1,149 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £1,940 annually.

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

Off the cost of an air source heat pump. Available now — limited places.

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🏠 ECO4 Scheme

Free

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How to Improve This G-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a C rating — saving up to £1,940 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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39,000
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Investment
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Payback
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Current Costs
£2,949/yr
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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated Very Poor. Cheapest upgrade with fastest payback — top up to 270mm.

Save £200/yrPayback: ~5 years+3 EPC points
£1,000
Cost
2
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

Save £1940/yrPayback: ~2 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
3
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Save £1000/yrPayback: ~11 years+7 EPC points
£11,000
Cost
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External Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Very Poor. External insulation can dramatically cut heat loss.

Save £400/yrPayback: ~30 years+8 EPC points
£12,000
Cost
5
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Double Glazing

Your windows are rated Poor. Modern A-rated double glazing reduces drafts and heat loss.

Save £150/yrPayback: ~47 years+2 EPC points
£7,000
Cost

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Why Does This Property Have a G Rating?

This terraced house is located in PRESTON, PR4 2HD. The property offers 116m² (1249 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. Currently rated G (16/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (74/100). The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs £8,000-£14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. The pitched roof lacks adequate insulation. Topping up loft insulation to 270mm (the recommended depth) typically costs £300-£500 and could save £150-£250 annually, with the investment often paying for itself within 2-3 years. 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 £2949, comprising £2500 for heating, £324 for hot water, and £125 for lighting. The property produces 13.0 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
Potential
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20
Current

Current Rating

G(16 points)

Achievable Rating

C(74 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 6 Jul 2017

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

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🪟 Windows

Some double glazing

Poor

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, mains gas

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

20.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets

Poor

Property Information

📍

Full Address

93a, Station Road

Kirkham

PR4 2HD

PRESTON

🏠

Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

116.0

5.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

13.0 tonnes/year

115 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

659 kWh/m²/year

G-Rated Properties in PRESTON

PRESTON properties with G ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (PR4) 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, mains gas

£2500 /yr

Save £1638/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£324 /yr

Save £247/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

20.0% low energy

£125 /yr

Save £55/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Kirkham and Wesham Primary School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayPR4 2JP

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayPR4 2BT

Last inspected: Jan 2022

Outstanding

Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayPR4 3DE

Last inspected: Jun 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayPR4 3HA

Last inspected: May 2012

Outstanding

Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayPR4 2SL

Last inspected: Nov 2018

Good

Carr Hill High School

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awayPR4 2ST

Last inspected: Oct 2021

⚠️Requires improvement

Ribby with Wrea Endowed CofE Primary School

Primary
📍1.6 miles awayPR4 2WQ

Last inspected: Nov 2014

Outstanding

Freckleton Strike Lane Primary School

Primary
📍1.9 miles awayPR4 1HR

Last inspected: Sept 2022

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
⬇️

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

Moderate77 incidents/month

Crime levels are moderate in the surrounding area (1-mile radius)

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
📊

violent crime

38 incidents (49%)

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Anti-social behaviour

9 incidents (12%)

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Theft

7 incidents (9%)

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Criminal damage

5 incidents (6%)

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Other crime

5 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.

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

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