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97, Hornby Road, Caton

LA2 9HZ

LANCASTER

Current

B

82

Potential

A

94

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in LANCASTER, LA2 9HZ. The property offers 74mยฒ (797 sq ft) of modest-sized living space. With an EPC rating of B (82/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (94/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ385, comprising ยฃ249 for heating, ยฃ75 for hot water, and ยฃ61 for lighting. The property produces 1.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home. The property last sold in September 2020 for ยฃ68,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 97, Hornby Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 82/100, this LANCASTER property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of ยฃ385 are approximately ยฃ1415 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. CO2 emissions of 1.4 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the LA2 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property82
Average60
+37% better
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vs LANCASTER

This property82
Average61
+34% better
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vs LA2

This property82
Average55
+49% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 82/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ417/year less than the LANCASTER average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

B(82 points)

Potential Rating

A(94 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 16 Aug 2019

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Property Information

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Full Address

97, Hornby Road

Caton

LA2 9HZ

LANCASTER

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Property Type

House

End-Terrace

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Construction Age

NO DATA!

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Floor Area

74.0 mยฒ

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

unknown

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Efficiency Score

82 / 100

Potential: 94

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

1.4 tonnes/year

19 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

110 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

16 Aug 2019

new dwelling

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About LANCASTER

LANCASTER is situated in Lancashire, North West. Properties in LANCASTER have an average EPC rating of D (score 61/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are ยฃ553 below the LANCASTER average, offering good value. The LA2 postcode district contains over 6900 registered properties.

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Property Sale History

ยฃ68,000

11 September 2020

Type: Terraced

โ†—+ยฃ6,800(+11.1%)

vs previous sale

ยฃ61,200

11 September 2020

Type: Terraced

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 11.1% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ249.0/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ75.0/yr

Save ยฃ29/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

ยฃ61.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.24 W/m-ร‚ยฆK

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.09 W/m-ร‚ยฆK

Very Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.11 W/m-ร‚ยฆK

Very Good
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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good
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Main Fuel

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

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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

Caton St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขLA2 9PJ

Last inspected: May 2022

โœ“Good

Caton Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขLA2 9NH

Last inspected: May 2019

โœ“Good

St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.9 miles awayโ€ขLA2 6QE

Last inspected: Jan 2020

โœ“Good

Nether Kellet Community Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“2.7 miles awayโ€ขLA6 1HH

Last inspected: Nov 2014

โญOutstanding

Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“3.1 miles awayโ€ขLA2 9EL

Last inspected: Mar 2019

โœ“Good

Over Kellet Wilson's Endowed Church of England Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“3.2 miles awayโ€ขLA6 1BN

Last inspected: Jan 2023

โœ“Good

Central Lancaster High School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“3.3 miles awayโ€ขLA1 3LS

Last inspected: Sept 2023

โœ“Good

Castle View Primary Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“3.5 miles awayโ€ขLA1 3LE
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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: 470 Mbps

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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:470 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:188 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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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.

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