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DRUMMER STOOPS, 6 ROMAN ROAD

BB3 3PR

DARWEN

Current

G

1

Potential

B

89

This G-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£8,355

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,611

potential per year

This property costs approximately £6,555 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £6,744 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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Free

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How to Improve This G-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a B rating — saving up to £6,744 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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GA
39,000
Property Value Boost
Investment
£21,000
Payback
~1 yrs
Current Costs
£8,355/yr
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New A-Rated Boiler

Your heating is rated Very Poor. Compare local boiler installers.

Save £6158/yrPayback: ~1 years+5 EPC points
£3,500
Cost
2
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

Save £6744/yrPayback: ~1 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
3
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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
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Cavity Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Very Poor. Cavity fill is quick and cost-effective.

Save £250/yrPayback: ~8 years+4 EPC points
£2,000
Cost
5
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Why Does This Property Have a G Rating?

This detached house is located in DARWEN, BB3 3PR. The property offers 83m² (893 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 1 habitable room. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. Currently rated G (1/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (89/100). 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 £8355, comprising £7570 for heating, £650 for hot water, and £135 for lighting. The property produces 23.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

G(1 points)

Achievable Rating

B(89 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 22 Apr 2021

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

Sandstone or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🪟 Windows

Mostly double glazing

Average

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

No system present: electric heaters assumed

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy — No low energy lighting

Very Poor

Property Information

📍

Full Address

DRUMMER STOOPS

6 ROMAN ROAD

BB3 3PR

DARWEN

🏠

Property Type

House

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

📐

Floor Area

83.0

1.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

23.0 tonnes/year

276 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

1635 kWh/m²/year

G-Rated Properties in DARWEN

DARWEN properties with G ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (BB3) 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

No system present: electric heaters assumed

£7570 /yr

Save £6158/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£650 /yr

Save £526/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy

£135 /yr

Save £60/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayBB3 2JA

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Hoddlesden St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayBB3 3NH

Last inspected: Jan 2013

Outstanding

Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayBB3 2BW

Last inspected: Mar 2022

Good

Ashleigh Primary School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayBB3 2JT

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Sudell Primary School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayBB3 3EB

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

Darwen Aldridge Community Academy

Secondary
📍1.6 miles awayBB3 3HD

Last inspected: Dec 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen

Primary
📍1.7 miles awayBB3 2SG

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

Holy Trinity VC School

Primary
📍1.8 miles awayBB3 2RW

Last inspected: Nov 2019

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
⬆️

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 Crime11 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
📊

violent crime

6 incidents (55%)

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Burglary

2 incidents (18%)

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Anti-social behaviour

1 incidents (9%)

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Criminal damage

1 incidents (9%)

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Other crime

1 incidents (9%)

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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