Energy Performance Certificate
Oakfield House, The Drive
BB6 8BJ
BLACKBURN
Current
C
76
Potential
C
76
At a Glance
About This Property
This detached house is located in BLACKBURN, BB6 8BJ. The property offers 338.95m² (3648 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 9 habitable rooms. It is a modern property built in the 2000s. The property holds an EPC rating of C (76/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. The property benefits from a highly efficient gas central heating system, likely a modern condensing boiler achieving 90%+ efficiency. 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 £1328, comprising £983 for heating, £179 for hot water, and £166 for lighting. The property produces 7.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home.
How Does Oakfield House Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 76/100, this BLACKBURN property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. At £1328 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. At 338.95m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). CO2 emissions of 7.2 tonnes/year are above average. Energy improvements could significantly reduce the property's carbon footprint.
Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the BB6 postcode district.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs BLACKBURN
vs BB6
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 76/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 40% nationally
Energy Costs: £486/year more than the BLACKBURN average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
Based on assessment dated 2 Jul 2010
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Property Information
Full Address
Oakfield House
The Drive
Brockhall Village, Old Langho
BB6 8BJ
BLACKBURN
Property Type
House
Detached
Construction Age
England and Wales: 2003-2006
Floor Area
338.95 m²
9.0 total rooms
9.0 heated
Tenure
owner-occupied
Efficiency Score
76 / 100
Potential: 76
CO₂ Emissions
7.2 tonnes/year
24 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
142 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
2 Jul 2010
marketed sale
About BLACKBURN
BLACKBURN is situated in Lancashire, North West. Properties in BLACKBURN have an average EPC rating of D (score 60/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. The BB6 postcode district contains over 4900 registered properties.
Location & Nearby Area
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Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
£983.0/yr
Hot Water
£179.0/yr
Lighting
100.0% low energy
£166.0/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Windows
Fully double glazed
Floor
Solid, insulated (assumed)
Heating System
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Main Fuel
mains gas - this is for backwards compatibility only and should not be used
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
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View UK Property Insights →Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
Langho and Billington St Leonards Church of England Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Feb 2012
St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
SecondarySt Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst Green
PrimaryLast inspected: Feb 2008
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Langho
PrimaryLast inspected: Jul 2021
Whalley Church of England Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Dec 2021
Salesbury Church of England Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jul 2022
Barrow URC Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: May 2013
Great Harwood St Bartholomew's Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Sept 2023
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 2026Theft
1 incidents (100%)
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.