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Energy Performance Certificate

Brook Vale, Hall Carr Lane

PR4 5JP

PRESTON

Current

B

86

Potential

B

90

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in PRESTON, PR4 5JP. The property offers 317m² (3412 sq ft) of generously-sized living space. With an EPC rating of B (86/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. Estimated annual energy costs are £1697, comprising £1305 for heating, £161 for hot water, and £231 for lighting. The property produces 3.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does Brook Vale Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 86/100, this PRESTON property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. At £1697 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. At 317m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (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 PR4 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property86
Average60
+43% better
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vs PRESTON

This property86
Average63
+37% better
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vs PR4

This property86
Average64
+34% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 86/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £965/year more than the PRESTON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

B(86 points)

Potential Rating

B(90 points)

Based on assessment dated 19 Feb 2024

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Property Information

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Full Address

Brook Vale

Hall Carr Lane

Longton

PR4 5JP

PRESTON

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

2024

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Floor Area

317.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling for which the intended tenure in not known. It is not to be used for an existing dwelling

Efficiency Score

86 / 100

Potential: 90

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CO₂ Emissions

3.4 tonnes/year

11 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

69 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

19 Feb 2024

new dwelling

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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 £573 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The PR4 postcode district contains over 22600 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1305.0/yr

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Hot Water

£161.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£231.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.17 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.08 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.16 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

Gas: mains gas

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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

Longton Primary School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayPR4 5YA

Last inspected: Nov 2014

Outstanding

Little Hoole Primary School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayPR4 5QL

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton

Primary
📍1.6 miles awayPR4 5EB

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School

Primary
📍1.9 miles awayPR4 5JQ

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

Hutton Church of England Grammar School

Secondary
📍2.2 miles awayPR4 5SN

Last inspected: May 2022

Good

Tarleton Community Primary School

Primary
📍2.3 miles awayPR4 6AT

Last inspected: Sept 2018

Good

Tarleton Academy

Secondary
📍2.7 miles awayPR4 6AQ

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

Howick Church Endowed Primary School

Primary
📍2.9 miles awayPR1 0NB

Last inspected: May 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

📡Standard Broadband

Average download speed: 20 Mbps

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Download Speed

Minimum:10 Mbps
Average:20 Mbps
Maximum:67 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:3 Mbps
Maximum:50 Mbps

Available Providers

BTSkyTalkTalkPlusnet

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

Very Low Crime3 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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Anti-social behaviour

1 incidents (33%)

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Criminal damage

1 incidents (33%)

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violent crime

1 incidents (33%)

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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