Energy Performance Certificate
10 Lofthouse Drive
CT20 3XF
Folkestone
Current
B
86
Potential
A
93
At a Glance
About This Property
This semi-detached house is located in Folkestone, CT20 3XF. The property offers 131m² (1410 sq ft) of spacious living space. With an EPC rating of B (86/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (93/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. Estimated annual energy costs are £771, comprising £469 for heating, £153 for hot water, and £149 for lighting. The property produces 1.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home. The property last sold in July 2024 for £360,000.
How Does 10 Lofthouse Drive Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 86/100, this Folkestone property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £771 are approximately £1029 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 131m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (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.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs Folkestone
vs CT20
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 86/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 15% nationally
Energy Costs: £217/year more than the Folkestone average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 22 Apr 2024
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Property Information
Full Address
10 Lofthouse Drive
CT20 3XF
Folkestone
Property Type
House
Semi-Detached
Construction Age
2020
Floor Area
131.0 m²
NaN total rooms
NaN heated
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
86 / 100
Potential: 93
CO₂ Emissions
1.7 tonnes/year
13 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
72 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
22 Apr 2024
new dwelling
About Folkestone
Folkestone is situated in Kent, South East. Properties in Folkestone have an average EPC rating of C (score 74/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. The CT20 postcode district contains over 12100 registered properties.
Location & Nearby Area
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Property Sale History
£360,000
22 July 2024
Type: Semi-Detached
Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
£469.0/yr
Hot Water
£153.0/yr
Lighting
100.0% low energy
£149.0/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Average thermal transmittance 0.25 W/m-¦K
Roof
Average thermal transmittance 0.14 W/m-¦K
Windows
High performance glazing
Floor
Average thermal transmittance 0.15 W/m-¦K
Heating System
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Main Fuel
Gas: mains gas
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
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View UK Property Insights →Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Apr 2015
Cheriton Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Oct 2019
Seabrook Church of England Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jul 2011
All Soul's Church of England Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Sept 2023
The Folkestone School for Girls
SecondaryLast inspected: Oct 2012
Sandgate Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Sept 2021
Morehall Primary School and Nursery
PrimaryLast inspected: Oct 2019
Harcourt Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Oct 2021
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.
Broadband & Connectivity
Average download speed: 500 Mbps
Download Speed
Upload Speed
Available Providers
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
The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has slightly above average crime levels
Most Common Incidents
April 2026violent crime
43 incidents (36%)
Shoplifting
26 incidents (22%)
Anti-social behaviour
19 incidents (16%)
Criminal damage
8 incidents (7%)
Drugs
7 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.
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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.