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Energy Performance Certificate

1 Cloudberry Close

ME16 0LY

MAIDSTONE

Current

C

74

Potential

C

78

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in MAIDSTONE, ME16 0LY. The property offers 117m² (1259 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a 1990s-era home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (74/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed, though the efficiency rating suggests older units. Modern low-E double glazing can be up to 40% more efficient than units installed before 2002. Estimated annual energy costs are £1102, comprising £820 for heating, £215 for hot water, and £67 for lighting. The property produces 2.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in April 2018 for £408,500, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 1 Cloudberry Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 74/100, this MAIDSTONE property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £1102 are approximately £698 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. The 117m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². At 2.9 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 ME16 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property74
Average60
+23% better
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vs MAIDSTONE

This property74
Average64
+16% better
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vs ME16

This property74
Average63
+17% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 74/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £438/year more than the MAIDSTONE average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(74 points)

Potential Rating

C(78 points)

Based on assessment dated 29 Jul 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

1 Cloudberry Close

ME16 0LY

MAIDSTONE

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Property Type

House

End-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1996-2002

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Floor Area

117.0

6.0 total rooms

6.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

74 / 100

Potential: 78

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CO₂ Emissions

2.9 tonnes/year

25 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

136 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

29 Jul 2025

marketed sale

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About MAIDSTONE

MAIDSTONE is situated in Kent, South East. Properties in MAIDSTONE have an average EPC rating of D (score 64/100). The ME16 postcode district contains over 12000 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£408,500

5 April 2018

Type: Terraced

+£66,500(+19.4%)

vs previous sale

£342,000

6 February 2015

Type: Terraced

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 19.4% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£820.0/yr

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Hot Water

£215.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£67.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Poor
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Floor

Solid, limited insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Excellent lighting efficiency

Very Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

The Maplesden Noakes School

Secondary
📍0.2 miles awayME16 0TJ

Last inspected: Nov 2018

Good

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls

Secondary
📍0.3 miles awayME16 0SF

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Outstanding

Brunswick House Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayME16 0QQ

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

Palace Wood Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayME16 0AB

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Good

Allington Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayME16 0PG

Last inspected: Jul 2022

Outstanding

St Simon Stock Catholic School

Secondary
📍0.7 miles awayME16 0JP

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayME16 0LB

Last inspected: Sept 2018

Good

North Borough Junior School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayME14 2BP

Last inspected: Oct 2023

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

🚀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

Higher Crime419 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

143 incidents (34%)

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Anti-social behaviour

91 incidents (22%)

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Shoplifting

47 incidents (11%)

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Criminal damage

29 incidents (7%)

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Public order

27 incidents (6%)

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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