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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

Flat 1, The Lodge

BB6 7RU

BLACKBURN

Current

F

34

Potential

C

69

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£839

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£400

potential per year

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a C rating — saving up to £459 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Payback
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Current Costs
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Cavity Wall Insulation

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This semi-detached flat is located in BLACKBURN, BB6 7RU. The property offers 31m² (334 sq ft) of compact living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated F (34/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (69/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. 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 £839, comprising £424 for heating, £375 for hot water, and £40 for lighting. The property produces 4.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(34 points)

Achievable Rating

C(69 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 18 May 2012

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

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor

🏗️ Roof

(another dwelling above)

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Poor

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy — No low energy lighting

Very Poor

Property Information

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Full Address

Flat 1

The Lodge

BB6 7RU

BLACKBURN

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Property Type

Flat

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

31.0

2.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

4.2 tonnes/year

133 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

690 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in BLACKBURN

BLACKBURN properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (BB6) 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

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£424 /yr

Save £154/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£375 /yr

Save £285/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy

£40 /yr

Save £20/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Great Harwood St Bartholomew's Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayBB6 7QA

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

St Hubert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayBB6 7SN

Last inspected: Sept 2019

Good

Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayBB6 7ES

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

Great Harwood Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayBB6 7JQ

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayBB6 7JQ

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Clayton-le-Moors All Saints' Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayBB5 5HT

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Good

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clayton-le-Moors

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayBB5 5RJ

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Clayton-le-Moors Mount Pleasant Primary School

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayBB5 5NH

Last inspected: Oct 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

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: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
⬆️

Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 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

Moderate95 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
📊

violent crime

45 incidents (47%)

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Anti-social behaviour

10 incidents (11%)

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Criminal damage

8 incidents (8%)

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Shoplifting

7 incidents (7%)

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Vehicle crime

7 incidents (7%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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.

Public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.