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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

107, Crowstone Road

SS0 8LH

WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA

Current

F

33

Potential

C

79

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£3,427

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,266

potential per year

This property costs approximately £1,627 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £2,161 annually.

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a C rating — saving up to £2,161 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Payback
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Current Costs
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Air Source Heat Pump

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External Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Very Poor. External insulation can dramatically cut heat loss.

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached house is located in WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SS0 8LH. The property offers 225m² (2422 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 10 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated F (33/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (79/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs £8,000-£14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. The loft insulation is rated very good, meeting or exceeding the recommended 270mm depth for optimal thermal performance. 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 £3427, comprising £3012 for heating, £281 for hot water, and £134 for lighting. The property produces 17.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home. The property last sold in April 2015 for £550,000.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(33 points)

Achievable Rating

C(79 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 25 Apr 2014

What's Causing the Poor Energy Rating?

The EPC assessor rated each element of this property. Poor and average ratings are the biggest opportunities for improvement.

🧱 Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation

Very Good

🪟 Windows

Partial double glazing

Average

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Poor

💡 Lighting

52.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 52% of fixed outlets

Good

Property Information

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Full Address

107, Crowstone Road

SS0 8LH

WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

225.0

10.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

17.0 tonnes/year

75 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

388 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA

WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (SS0) that have undergone improvement works have seen significant increases in EPC ratings and corresponding reductions in energy bills.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£3012 /yr

Save £1986/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£281 /yr

Save £133/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

52.0% low energy

£134 /yr

Save £42/yr with improvements

💷 Sales History

Note: EPC improvements typically add 3–5% per band to property value. Moving from F to C could add significant value.

£550,000

D

Apr 2015

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Bernard's High School

Secondary
📍0.7 miles awaySS0 7JS

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Chalkwell Hall Junior School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awaySS9 3NL

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Chalkwell Hall Infant School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awaySS9 3NL

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery

Primary
📍0.7 miles awaySS0 7AU

Last inspected: Oct 2018

Good

Westborough Academy

Primary
📍0.8 miles awaySS0 9BS

Last inspected: Sept 2021

⚠️Requires improvement

Barons Court Primary School and Nursery

Primary
📍0.8 miles awaySS0 7PJ

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Outstanding

St Helen's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awaySS0 7AY

Last inspected: Feb 2023

Good

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awaySS9 3HS

Last inspected: Sept 2022

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: 439 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:439 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:176 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 Crime443 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

177 incidents (40%)

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Shoplifting

75 incidents (17%)

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Anti-social behaviour

37 incidents (8%)

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Vehicle crime

34 incidents (8%)

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Criminal damage

28 incidents (6%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented.

Data Sources: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Police.uk crime statistics.

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