Energy Performance Certificate
Maple House, Maple Close
PR4 3TS
PRESTON
Current
C
74
Potential
B
82
At a Glance
About This Property
This detached house is located in PRESTON, PR4 3TS. The property offers 226m² (2433 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 8 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. The property holds an EPC rating of C (74/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (82/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. 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 £1307, comprising £986 for heating, £139 for hot water, and £182 for lighting. The property produces 6.1 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home.
How Does Maple House Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 74/100, this PRESTON property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. At £1307 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. At 226m², 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 PR4 postcode district.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs PRESTON
vs PR4
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 74/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 40% nationally
Energy Costs: £575/year more than the PRESTON average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 26 Aug 2020
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Property Information
Full Address
Maple House
Maple Close
Newton
PR4 3TS
PRESTON
Property Type
House
Detached
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1983-1990
Floor Area
226.0 m²
8.0 total rooms
8.0 heated
Tenure
owner-occupied
Efficiency Score
74 / 100
Potential: 82
CO₂ Emissions
6.1 tonnes/year
27 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
153 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
26 Aug 2020
marketed sale
About PRESTON
PRESTON is situated in Lancashire, North West. Properties in PRESTON have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £254 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The PR4 postcode district contains over 22600 registered properties.
Location & Nearby Area
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Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
£986.0/yr
Save £96/yr
Hot Water
£139.0/yr
Lighting
50.0% low energy
£182.0/yr
Save £61/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Windows
Fully double glazed
Floor
Solid, no insulation (assumed)
Heating System
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Main Fuel
mains gas (not community)
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
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View UK Property Insights →Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Nov 2022
Carr Hill High School
SecondaryLast inspected: Oct 2021
Freckleton Strike Lane Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Sept 2022
Freckleton Church of England Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Nov 2022
Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Nov 2018
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Nov 2019
Kirkham and Wesham Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jan 2023
The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham
PrimaryLast inspected: Jan 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: 500 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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Area Safety
The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences very low crime levels
Most Common Incidents
April 2026Anti-social behaviour
1 incidents (25%)
Criminal damage
1 incidents (25%)
Vehicle crime
1 incidents (25%)
violent crime
1 incidents (25%)
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.
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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.