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Energy Performance Certificate

112 Capstone Road

ME5 7PG

CHATHAM

Current

D

61

Potential

B

86

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in CHATHAM, ME5 7PG. The property offers 73m² (786 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. With an EPC rating of D (61/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (86/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. 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 £1872, comprising £1359 for heating, £394 for hot water, and £119 for lighting. The property produces 3.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in March 2024 for £320,000.

How Does 112 Capstone Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 61/100, this CHATHAM property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £1872 are close to the UK average. At 3.8 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 ME5 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property61
Average60
+2% better
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vs CHATHAM

This property61
Average63
-3% below
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vs ME5

This property61
Average61
At average

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 61/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £1279/year more than the CHATHAM average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(61 points)

Potential Rating

B(86 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 14 Jul 2023

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Property Information

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Full Address

112 Capstone Road

ME5 7PG

CHATHAM

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Property Type

House

End-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

73.0

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

61 / 100

Potential: 86

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CO₂ Emissions

3.8 tonnes/year

52 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

293 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

14 Jul 2023

marketed sale

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About CHATHAM

CHATHAM is situated in Kent, South East. Properties in CHATHAM have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). Heating costs are £766 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The ME5 postcode district contains over 15300 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the CHATHAM area.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£320,000

22 March 2024

Type: Terraced

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1359.0/yr

Save £532/yr

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Hot Water

£394.0/yr

Save £229/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£119.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor
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Roof

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Solid, no 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

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Luton Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayME4 5AW
?Not yet rated

Chatham Grammar

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awayME5 7EH

Last inspected: May 2018

Good

Kingfisher Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayME5 7NX

Last inspected: Sept 2019

Good

The Victory Academy

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awayME4 5JB

Last inspected: Feb 2023

Good

Byron Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayME7 5XX

Last inspected: Jun 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Wayfield Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayME5 0HH

Last inspected: May 2019

Good

The Robert Napier School

Secondary
📍1 miles awayME7 2LX

Last inspected: Jan 2019

Good

Greenvale Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayME4 5UP

Last inspected: Jun 2017

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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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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