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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

112, St. Williams Way

ME1 2PE

ROCHESTER

Current

F

25

Potential

B

87

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,565

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£449

potential per year

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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Free

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a B rating — saving up to £1,116 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This terraced house is located in ROCHESTER, ME1 2PE. The property offers 63m² (678 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated F (25/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (87/100). 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 £1565, comprising £1157 for heating, £326 for hot water, and £82 for lighting. The property produces 5.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(25 points)

Achievable Rating

B(87 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 28 Nov 2018

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, filled cavity

Average

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation

Average

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

Portable electric heaters assumed for most rooms

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

25.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets

Average

Property Information

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Full Address

112, St. Williams Way

ME1 2PE

ROCHESTER

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Property Type

House

End-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1930-1949

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Floor Area

63.0

5.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

5.0 tonnes/year

79 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

465 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in ROCHESTER

ROCHESTER properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (ME1) 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

Portable electric heaters assumed for most rooms

£1157 /yr

Save £819/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£326 /yr

Save £262/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

25.0% low energy

£82 /yr

Save £35/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Crest Infant School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayME1 2QA

Last inspected: Feb 2020

Good

Delce Academy

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayME1 2NJ
?Not yet rated

Balfour Infant School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayME1 2QT

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

The Rochester Grammar School

Secondary
📍0.3 miles awayME1 3BY

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Balfour Junior School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayME4 6QX

Last inspected: Dec 2018

Good

St Peter's Infant School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayME1 2HU

Last inspected: Dec 2018

Good

Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School

Secondary
📍0.4 miles awayME1 3EL

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Outstanding

St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayME1 3EN

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
⬇️

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 Crime455 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
📊

violent crime

160 incidents (35%)

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Anti-social behaviour

83 incidents (18%)

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Shoplifting

46 incidents (10%)

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Criminal damage

42 incidents (9%)

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Theft

25 incidents (5%)

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.

Public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.