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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

11, Cavendish Drive

TN2 5DU

TUNBRIDGE WELLS

Current

F

35

Potential

D

62

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,238

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£712

potential per year

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

Off the cost of an air source heat pump. Available now — limited places.

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a D rating — saving up to £526 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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FA
32,500
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Investment
£23,500
Payback
~12 yrs
Current Costs
£1,238/yr
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Cavity Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Poor. Cavity fill is quick and cost-effective.

Save £250/yrPayback: ~8 years+4 EPC points
£2,000
Cost
2
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Solar Panels + Battery

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Save £1000/yrPayback: ~11 years+7 EPC points
£11,000
Cost
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Air Source Heat Pump

Ultra-efficient heating with £7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

Save £526/yrPayback: ~7 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
4
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Double Glazing

Your windows are rated Poor. Modern A-rated double glazing reduces drafts and heat loss.

Save £150/yrPayback: ~47 years+2 EPC points
£7,000
Cost

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached bungalow is located in TUNBRIDGE WELLS, TN2 5DU. The property offers 69.86m² (752 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. Currently rated F (35/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a D rating (62/100). Heating is provided by oil-fired central heating. While effective, oil prices can be volatile and the system produces higher carbon emissions than gas or heat pumps. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. Estimated annual energy costs are £1238, comprising £941 for heating, £260 for hot water, and £37 for lighting. The property produces 7.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(35 points)

Achievable Rating

D(62 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 21 Sept 2010

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

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation

Average

🪟 Windows

Partial secondary glazing

Poor

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, oil

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Poor

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good

Property Information

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Full Address

11, Cavendish Drive

TN2 5DU

TUNBRIDGE WELLS

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Property Type

Bungalow

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

69.86

4.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

7.4 tonnes/year

105 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

500 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in TUNBRIDGE WELLS

TUNBRIDGE WELLS properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (TN2) 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, oil

£941 /yr

Save £408/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£260 /yr

Save £118/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy

£37 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Claremont Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayTN2 5EB

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayTN2 5BW

Last inspected: Mar 2014

Outstanding

St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayTN2 3PR

Last inspected: Mar 2008

Outstanding

Broadwater Down Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayTN2 5RP

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

The Wells Free School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayTN4 8FA

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayTN1 2EY

Last inspected: Oct 2018

Good

St Mark's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayTN4 8LN

Last inspected: Jun 2022

Good

The Skinners' School

Secondary
📍1.4 miles awayTN4 9PG

Last inspected: Nov 2021

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

Superfast Broadband

Average download speed: 264 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:264 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:40 Mbps
Maximum:50 Mbps

Available Providers

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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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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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