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Energy Performance Certificate

Flat 13 City View, Siding Close

LA1 2BF

LANCASTER

Current

B

88

Potential

B

88

At a Glance

About This Property

This flat is located in LANCASTER, LA1 2BF. The property offers 53m² (570 sq ft) of modest-sized living space. With an EPC rating of B (88/100), 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 £275, comprising £185 for heating, £56 for hot water, and £34 for lighting. The property produces 0.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.

How Does Flat 13 City View Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 88/100, this LANCASTER property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £275 are approximately £1525 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. With 53m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². CO2 emissions of 0.5 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 LA1 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property88
Average60
+47% better
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vs LANCASTER

This property88
Average61
+44% better
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vs LA1

This property88
Average61
+44% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 88/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £527/year less than the LANCASTER 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(88 points)

Potential Rating

B(88 points)

Based on assessment dated 11 Apr 2012

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Property Information

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Full Address

Flat 13 City View

Siding Close

LA1 2BF

LANCASTER

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Property Type

Flat

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Construction Age

NO DATA!

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Floor Area

53.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

Efficiency Score

88 / 100

Potential: 88

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CO₂ Emissions

0.5 tonnes/year

10 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

50 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

11 Apr 2012

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 £617 below the LANCASTER average, offering good value. The LA1 postcode district contains over 19000 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

£185.0/yr

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Hot Water

£56.0/yr

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Lighting

6.0% low energy

£34.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.21 W/m?K

Very Good
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Roof

(other premises above)

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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

(other premises below)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

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

Our Lady's Catholic College

Secondary
📍0.1 miles awayLA1 2RX

Last inspected: Sept 2021

⚠️Requires improvement

St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayLA1 2DU
?Not yet rated

Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayLA1 1LD

Last inspected: Jun 2022

Good

Lancaster Girls' Grammar School

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awayLA1 1SF

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Good

Lancaster Ryelands Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayLA1 2RJ

Last inspected: Feb 2022

Good

Willow Lane Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayLA1 5PR

Last inspected: Mar 2020

Good

The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayLA1 3BT

Last inspected: Mar 2020

Good

Castle View Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayLA1 3LE
?Not yet rated

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

Superfast Broadband

Average download speed: 165 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:165 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:25 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

Higher Crime368 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

124 incidents (34%)

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Anti-social behaviour

79 incidents (21%)

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Shoplifting

39 incidents (11%)

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Criminal damage

34 incidents (9%)

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Public order

21 incidents (6%)

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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