Energy Performance Certificate
Bluebell Cottage, Clitheroe Road
PR3 2YS
PRESTON
Current
A
113
Potential
A
116
At a Glance
About This Property
This detached house is located in PRESTON, PR3 2YS. The property offers 127m² (1367 sq ft) of spacious living space. With an EPC rating of A (113/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. This property benefits from a ground 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. Estimated annual energy costs are £1350, comprising £1040 for heating, £233 for hot water, and £77 for lighting.
How Does Bluebell Cottage Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 113/100, this PRESTON property is outstanding, placing it in the top 3% of UK homes. At £1350 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. The 127m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m².
Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the PR3 postcode district.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs PRESTON
vs PR3
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 113/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 97% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 3% nationally
Energy Costs: £618/year more than the PRESTON average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
Based on assessment dated 16 Aug 2018
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Property Information
Full Address
Bluebell Cottage
Clitheroe Road
Knowle Green
PR3 2YS
PRESTON
Property Type
House
Detached
Construction Age
NO DATA!
Floor Area
127.0 m²
NaN total rooms
NaN heated
Tenure
unknown
Efficiency Score
113 / 100
Potential: 116
CO₂ Emissions
-1.9 tonnes/year
-15 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
-76 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
16 Aug 2018
new dwelling
About PRESTON
PRESTON is situated in Lancashire, North West. Properties in PRESTON have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £308 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The PR3 postcode district contains over 15500 registered properties.
Location & Nearby Area
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Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Ground source heat pump, underfloor, electric
£1040.0/yr
Hot Water
£233.0/yr
Save £83/yr
Lighting
100.0% low energy
£77.0/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Average thermal transmittance 0.14 W/m-¦K
Roof
Average thermal transmittance 0.13 W/m-¦K
Windows
High performance glazing
Floor
Average thermal transmittance 0.16 W/m-¦K
Heating System
Ground source heat pump, underfloor, electric
Main Fuel
Electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
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View UK Property Insights →Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
Ribchester St Wilfrid's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Mar 2023
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst Green
PrimaryLast inspected: Feb 2008
Longridge Church of England Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Mar 2022
St Cecilia's RC High School
SecondaryLast inspected: Oct 2019
Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Mar 2023
Longridge High School
SecondaryBrabins Endowed School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jul 2013
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Chipping
PrimaryLast inspected: Jul 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: 456 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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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.