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Energy Performance Certificate

The Smithy, Bruna Hill

PR3 1QB

BARNACRE

Current

A

100

Potential

A

121

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in BARNACRE, PR3 1QB. The property offers 97m² (1044 sq ft) of good-sized living space. With an EPC rating of A (100/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. This property benefits from a air 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. Estimated annual energy costs are £869, comprising £554 for heating, £201 for hot water, and £114 for lighting.

How Does The Smithy Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 100/100, this BARNACRE property is outstanding, placing it in the top 3% of UK homes. Annual energy costs of £869 are approximately £931 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. The 97m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m².

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.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property100
Average60
+67% better
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vs BARNACRE

This property100
Average60
+67% better
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vs PR3

This property100
Average63
+59% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 100/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 97% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 3% nationally

Energy Costs: £19/year more than the BARNACRE average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

A(100 points)

Potential Rating

A(121 points)

Based on assessment dated 1 Aug 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

The Smithy

Bruna Hill

PR3 1QB

BARNACRE

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

2024

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Floor Area

97.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling for which the intended tenure in not known. It is not to be used for an existing dwelling

Efficiency Score

100 / 100

Potential: 121

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CO₂ Emissions

-0.1 tonnes/year

0 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

-4 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

1 Aug 2025

new dwelling

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About BARNACRE

BARNACRE is situated in Lancashire, North West. Properties in BARNACRE have an average EPC rating of D (score 60/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £296 below the BARNACRE average, offering good value. The PR3 postcode district contains over 15500 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric

£554.0/yr

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Hot Water

£201.0/yr

Save £78/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£114.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.26 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.11 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.19 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Heating System

Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric

Good

Main Fuel

Electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Garstang Community Academy

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awayPR3 1YE

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

St Mary and Michael Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayPR3 1RB

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Claughton-on-Brock

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayPR3 0PN

Last inspected: Nov 2012

Outstanding

Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayPR3 1PB

Last inspected: Oct 2023

Good

Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayPR3 0HS

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

Garstang Community Primary School

Primary
📍1.6 miles awayPR3 1HT

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍2.3 miles awayPR3 0RE

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Calder Vale St John Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍2.6 miles awayPR3 1SR

Last inspected: Dec 2021

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

Superfast Broadband

Average download speed: 171 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:171 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:26 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

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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

Very Low Crime22 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences very low crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

10 incidents (45%)

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Criminal damage

4 incidents (18%)

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Anti-social behaviour

2 incidents (9%)

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Public order

2 incidents (9%)

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Other crime

2 incidents (9%)

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.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

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.

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