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Energy Performance Certificate

Glen Service Station, Newchurch Road

OL13 0NN

BACUP

Current

F

33

Potential

E

44

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,633

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,300

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 E rating — saving up to £333 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Air Source Heat Pump

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

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Double Glazing

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached bungalow is located in BACUP, OL13 0NN. The property offers 108.1m² (1164 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. Currently rated F (33/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a E rating (44/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. 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 £1633, comprising £1473 for heating, £94 for hot water, and £66 for lighting. The property produces 8.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(33 points)

Achievable Rating

E(44 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 15 Oct 2009

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, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good

🏗️ Roof

Flat, insulated (assumed)

Average

🪟 Windows

Partial double glazing

Poor

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Good

💡 Lighting

80.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets

Very Good

Property Information

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Full Address

Glen Service Station

Newchurch Road

OL13 0NN

BACUP

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Property Type

Bungalow

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

108.1

4.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

8.8 tonnes/year

81 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

493 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in BACUP

BACUP properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (OL13) 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

£1473 /yr

Save £333/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£94 /yr

💡 Lighting

80.0% low energy

£66 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Waterfoot Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayBB4 9DA

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Good

Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School

Secondary
📍0.3 miles awayBB4 7BJ
?Not yet rated

The Valley Leadership Academy

Secondary
📍0.3 miles awayOL13 0TG

Last inspected: Sept 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayBB4 7UA

Last inspected: May 2021

Good

Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayOL13 0QW

Last inspected: May 2013

Outstanding

St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Newchurch

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayBB4 9EZ

Last inspected: Nov 2014

Outstanding

St Anne's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayBB4 9JE

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayOL13 8LD

Last inspected: Apr 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

📶Fast Broadband

Average download speed: 69 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:10 Mbps
Average:69 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
⬆️

Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:18 Mbps
Maximum:100 Mbps

Available Providers

BTVirgin MediaSkyTalkTalkEE

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

Moderate91 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

47 incidents (52%)

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Anti-social behaviour

10 incidents (11%)

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Criminal damage

9 incidents (10%)

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Public order

6 incidents (7%)

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Shoplifting

4 incidents (4%)

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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