278 Eaves Lane, Chorley, PR6 0DZ
About 278 Eaves Lane
278 Eaves Lane is a semi-detached house in Chorley (PR6 0DZ). It has a recorded floor area of 135 m² (around 1453 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in June 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
At 135 m² the property is well over the postcode median (100 m² across 11 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 82% of similar EPCs).
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Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Cavity wall insulation installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
278 Eaves Lane has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
5 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
278 Eaves Lane has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£227,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in PR6 0DZ: £145,000 (2021–2019).
Versus other Eaves Lane homes
Floor Area for 278 Eaves Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
EPC Rating
69 (C)
Street avg 54 (E)
Floor Area
135 m²
Street avg 104 m²
CO₂ Emissions
5.1 t/year
Street avg 5.7 t/year
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
2/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
St Peters Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
St Peter's CofE Primary School Chorley. 19 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
59.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
49.6dB