Energy Performance Certificate
Kays Farm House, Back Lane
PR6 9DW
CHORLEY
Current
C
73
Potential
B
85
At a Glance
About This Property
This semi-detached house is located in CHORLEY, PR6 9DW. The property offers 311m² (3348 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 10 habitable rooms. It is a recently constructed modern home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (73/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (85/100). This property benefits from a ground source heat pump system, which can deliver 3-4 units of heat for every unit of electricity used. Heat pumps are eligible for the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, making them increasingly popular for UK homes seeking to reduce carbon emissions. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1812, comprising £1500 for heating, £177 for hot water, and £135 for lighting. The property produces 5.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home.
How Does Kays Farm House Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 73/100, this CHORLEY property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £1812 are close to the UK average. At 311m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²).
Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the PR6 postcode district.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs CHORLEY
vs PR6
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 73/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 40% nationally
Energy Costs: £1114/year more than the CHORLEY average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 13 Apr 2016
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Property Information
Full Address
Kays Farm House
Back Lane
Heath Charnock
PR6 9DW
CHORLEY
Property Type
House
Semi-Detached
Construction Age
England and Wales: 2007 onwards
Floor Area
311.0 m²
10.0 total rooms
10.0 heated
Tenure
owner-occupied
Efficiency Score
73 / 100
Potential: 85
CO₂ Emissions
5.8 tonnes/year
19 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
107 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
13 Apr 2016
marketed sale
About CHORLEY
CHORLEY is situated in Lancashire, North West. Properties in CHORLEY have an average EPC rating of D (score 64/100). Heating costs are £802 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The PR6 postcode district contains over 11100 registered properties. As a modern build, this property benefits from contemporary construction standards and improved energy efficiency requirements.
Location & Nearby Area
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Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Ground source heat pump, underfloor, electric
£1500.0/yr
Hot Water
£177.0/yr
Lighting
88.0% low energy
£135.0/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Windows
Fully double glazed
Floor
Solid, insulated (assumed)
Heating System
Ground source heat pump, underfloor, electric
Main Fuel
electricity (not community)
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets
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View UK Property Insights →Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
Albany Academy
SecondaryLast inspected: Nov 2022
St George's Church of England Primary School, Chorley
PrimaryLast inspected: Oct 2023
Chorley St James' Church of England Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jun 2023
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Chorley
PrimaryLast inspected: Feb 2023
Rivington Foundation Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jan 2020
Highfield Community Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Sept 2019
Anderton Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Sept 2019
Holy Cross Catholic High School
SecondaryLast inspected: Sept 2022
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.
Broadband & Connectivity
Average download speed: 4 Mbps
Download Speed
Upload Speed
Available Providers
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.
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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.