Accrington is the main town in the borough of Hyndburn, sitting in the heart of East Lancashire between Blackburn and Burnley. It's a place where you can still buy a terraced house for well under six figures, which has made it one of the most active buy-to-let markets in the country. That level of investor activity creates a steady stream of EPC work, from first assessments on newly purchased properties to renewals on existing rental stock. I'm based in Bury and reach Accrington in around 25 minutes via the M66, dropping down through Haslingden and into the Hyndburn valley. It's a journey I make regularly, and I've assessed properties across every part of the BB5 postcode.
Accrington is known for producing some of the hardest and most durable engineering bricks in the world. The Nori bricks (iron spelled backwards) made here were used in the foundations of the Empire State Building and Blackpool Tower. Fittingly, the town's own housing stock makes heavy use of these dense, hard-wearing bricks and local stone. The terraced streets of Church, Oswaldtwistle, Clayton-le-Moors, and central Accrington are built to last, but their solid wall construction means heat escapes more readily than through modern cavity walls. When I assess these properties, I frequently see EPC ratings of E or F, particularly where the heating system hasn't been updated. The good news is that targeted improvements such as loft insulation, a modern condensing boiler, and LED lighting can push the rating up enough to meet landlord requirements without major structural work.
Accrington consistently ranks among the most affordable places to buy property in England. Terraced houses regularly sell at auction for under £50,000, sometimes well below that figure. This attracts investors from across the country who may never have visited the area, and they need an EPC certificate before any tenants can move in. I work with a lot of these landlords, many of whom are managing properties remotely and need an assessor they can trust to be accurate, professional, and fast. I'll arrange access with the tenant or agent, carry out a thorough assessment, and have the certificate lodged and emailed back within 24-48 hours. For landlords building up portfolios in the area, I offer a straightforward service for multiple properties and can often assess several in the same visit.
The BB5 postcode extends beyond Accrington town centre to cover several surrounding communities. Great Harwood, to the north, has its own town centre and a mix of terraces and mid-century housing. Rishton, to the west between Accrington and Blackburn, sits alongside the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and has a similar mix of older stone terraces and more modern infill. Clayton-le-Moors and Oswaldtwistle round out the borough, each with their own character but sharing that common East Lancashire housing DNA of stone and brick terraces built during the industrial era. Haslingden and the Rossendale Valley sit just to the south, and I often combine Accrington bookings with assessments in neighbouring areas to make the most of each trip from Bury.
Based in Bury, covering the whole of Greater Manchester and beyond.
10 minutes east along the A679. Covering BB10 to BB12.
10 minutes west via the A679. Covering BB1 to BB3.
15 minutes south through Haslingden. On the route from Bury.
EPC certificates in Accrington start from £65 with MPF Energy. This covers the full assessment, lodging on the national register, and your certificate emailed within 24-48 hours. I cover the BB5 postcode and surrounding areas.
I can usually visit within 24-48 hours of booking. Same-week appointments are almost always available. Your certificate is emailed and lodged on the national EPC register within 24-48 hours of the assessment.
Yes. An EPC is a legal requirement whenever you sell or rent a property in England and Wales. You need a valid EPC before marketing. Estate agents will ask for it before listing. An EPC is valid for 10 years.
Most homes in Accrington achieve a D or E rating. Stone-built terraces common across the BB5 area often score E due to solid walls and older heating systems. Post-war semis typically achieve D. Newer builds tend to score B or C.
I cover the entire BB5 postcode across Hyndburn. Book online or give me a call and I'll get you booked in fast.
