Energy Performance Certificate
Roadside Farm Barn, Preston Road
PR3 3BL
PRESTON
Current
B
81
Potential
B
81
At a Glance
About This Property
This semi-detached house is located in PRESTON, PR3 3BL. The property offers 164m² (1765 sq ft) of spacious living space. With an EPC rating of B (81/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £677, comprising £490 for heating, £91 for hot water, and £96 for lighting. The property produces 3.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.
How Does Roadside Farm Barn Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 81/100, this PRESTON property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £677 are approximately £1123 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 164m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 3.0 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 PR3 postcode district.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs PRESTON
vs PR3
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 81/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 15% nationally
Energy Costs: £55/year less than the PRESTON average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
Based on assessment dated 2 Jul 2013
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Property Information
Full Address
Roadside Farm Barn
Preston Road
Alston
PR3 3BL
PRESTON
Property Type
House
Semi-Detached
Construction Age
NO DATA!
Floor Area
164.0 m²
NaN total rooms
NaN heated
Tenure
NO DATA!
Efficiency Score
81 / 100
Potential: 81
CO₂ Emissions
3.0 tonnes/year
18 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
95 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
2 Jul 2013
new dwelling
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 £242 below the PRESTON average, offering good value. The PR3 postcode district contains over 15500 registered properties.
Location & Nearby Area
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Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
£490.0/yr
Hot Water
£91.0/yr
Lighting
NaN% low energy
£96.0/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Average thermal transmittance 0.28 W/m?K
Roof
Average thermal transmittance 0.17 W/m?K
Windows
Fully double glazed
Floor
Average thermal transmittance 0.14 W/m?K
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 75% of fixed outlets
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View UK Property Insights →Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge
PrimaryLast inspected: Oct 2022
St Cecilia's RC High School
SecondaryLast inspected: Oct 2019
Longridge High School
SecondaryLongridge Church of England Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Mar 2022
Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Mar 2023
Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Mar 2014
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh
PrimaryLast inspected: Sept 2021
Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: May 2019
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: 113 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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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.