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Energy Performance Certificate

Flat 6, Gallica House

BB3 1FE

DARWEN

Current

D

59

Potential

D

59

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced flat is located in DARWEN, BB3 1FE. The property offers 43m² (463 sq ft) of compact living space. With an EPC rating of D (59/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. Estimated annual energy costs are £924, comprising £707 for heating, £169 for hot water, and £48 for lighting. The property produces 2.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does Flat 6 Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 59/100, this DARWEN property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £924 are approximately £876 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. With 43m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². At 2.6 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 BB3 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property59
Average60
-2% below
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vs DARWEN

This property59
Average60
-2% below
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vs BB3

This property59
Average59
At average

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 59/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £43/year more than the DARWEN average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(59 points)

Potential Rating

D(59 points)

Based on assessment dated 1 Jun 2020

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Property Information

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Full Address

Flat 6

Gallica House

1a Pitville Street

BB3 1FE

DARWEN

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Property Type

Flat

End-Terrace

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Construction Age

NO DATA!

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Floor Area

43.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

unknown

Efficiency Score

59 / 100

Potential: 59

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CO₂ Emissions

2.6 tonnes/year

62 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

364 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

1 Jun 2020

new dwelling

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About DARWEN

DARWEN is situated in Lancashire, North West. Properties in DARWEN have an average EPC rating of D (score 60/100). The BB3 postcode district contains over 12400 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Room heaters, electric

£707.0/yr

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Hot Water

£169.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£48.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.39 W/m-¦K

Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.19 W/m-¦K

Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.36 W/m-¦K

Average
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Heating System

Room heaters, electric

Very Poor

Main Fuel

Electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff

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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

St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayBB3 0HY

Last inspected: Apr 2017

Outstanding

Avondale Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayBB3 1NN

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

St Edward's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayBB3 0AA

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

Darwen Vale High School

Secondary
📍0.7 miles awayBB3 0AL

Last inspected: Mar 2020

⚠️Requires improvement

Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayBB3 0EY

Last inspected: Feb 2023

?Special Measures

Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awayBB3 1AF

Last inspected: Sept 2021

Good

Holy Trinity VC School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayBB3 2RW

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Good

Lower Darwen Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayBB3 0RB

Last inspected: Mar 2023

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

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

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