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Energy Performance Certificate

1 Barracks Close

CT20 3FF

FOLKSTONE

Current

B

83

Potential

B

83

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in FOLKSTONE, CT20 3FF. The property offers 105m² (1130 sq ft) of good-sized living space. With an EPC rating of B (83/100), 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. Estimated annual energy costs are £480, comprising £328 for heating, £85 for hot water, and £67 for lighting. The property produces 1.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.

How Does 1 Barracks Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 83/100, this FOLKSTONE property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £480 are approximately £1320 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. The 105m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². CO2 emissions of 1.7 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the CT20 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property83
Average60
+38% better
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vs FOLKSTONE

This property83
Average74
+12% better
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vs CT20

This property83
Average61
+36% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 83/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £71/year more than the FOLKSTONE average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

B(83 points)

Potential Rating

B(83 points)

Based on assessment dated 12 Jan 2015

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Property Information

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Full Address

1 Barracks Close

CT20 3FF

FOLKSTONE

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

NO DATA!

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Floor Area

105.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

unknown

Efficiency Score

83 / 100

Potential: 83

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CO₂ Emissions

1.7 tonnes/year

16 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

84 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

12 Jan 2015

new dwelling

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About FOLKSTONE

FOLKSTONE is situated in Kent, South East. Properties in FOLKSTONE have an average EPC rating of C (score 74/100). The CT20 postcode district contains over 12100 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£328.0/yr

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Hot Water

£85.0/yr

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Lighting

NaN% low energy

£67.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.19 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.12 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.12 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas - this is for backwards compatibility only and should not be used

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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

Cheriton Primary School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayCT20 3EP

Last inspected: Oct 2019

Good

Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayCT20 3JJ

Last inspected: Apr 2015

Outstanding

All Soul's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayCT19 4LG

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

Harcourt Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayCT19 4NE

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

Turner Free School

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awayCT19 4PB

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Good

Morehall Primary School and Nursery

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayCT19 4PN

Last inspected: Oct 2019

Good

Sandgate Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayCT20 3QU

Last inspected: Sept 2021

Good

Seabrook Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayCT21 5RL

Last inspected: Jul 2011

Outstanding

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

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

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

Available Providers

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

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

Above Average127 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has slightly above average crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

39 incidents (31%)

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Shoplifting

26 incidents (20%)

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Anti-social behaviour

19 incidents (15%)

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Criminal damage

9 incidents (7%)

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Theft

9 incidents (7%)

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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