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Energy Performance Certificate

12, The Close, Fairlight

TN35 4AQ

HASTINGS

Current

B

83

Potential

B

91

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in HASTINGS, TN35 4AQ. The property offers 218m² (2347 sq ft) of generously-sized living space. With an EPC rating of B (83/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. This property benefits from a air source heat pump system, which can deliver 3-4 units of heat for every unit of electricity used. Heat pumps are eligible for the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, making them increasingly popular for UK homes seeking to reduce carbon emissions. Estimated annual energy costs are £859, comprising £451 for heating, £313 for hot water, and £95 for lighting. The property produces 2.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in July 2017 for £590,000.

How Does 12, The Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 83/100, this HASTINGS property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £859 are approximately £941 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 218m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 2.9 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 TN35 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property83
Average60
+38% better
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vs HASTINGS

This property83
Average60
+38% better
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vs TN35

This property83
Average58
+43% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 83/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £104/year more than the HASTINGS average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

B(83 points)

Potential Rating

B(91 points)

Based on assessment dated 23 May 2017

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Property Information

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Full Address

12, The Close

Fairlight

TN35 4AQ

HASTINGS

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

NO DATA!

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Floor Area

218.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

unknown

Efficiency Score

83 / 100

Potential: 91

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CO₂ Emissions

2.9 tonnes/year

13 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

78 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

23 May 2017

new dwelling

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About HASTINGS

HASTINGS is situated in Kent, South East. Properties in HASTINGS have an average EPC rating of D (score 60/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £304 below the HASTINGS average, offering good value. The TN35 postcode district contains over 5900 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£590,000

6 July 2017

Type: Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric

£451.0/yr

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Hot Water

£313.0/yr

Save £123/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£95.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.23 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.15 W/m-¦K

Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.16 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Heating System

Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric

Very Good

Main Fuel

Electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff

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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

The Hastings Academy

Secondary
📍1.3 miles awayTN35 5DN

Last inspected: Sept 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Ore Village Primary Academy

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayTN35 5DB

Last inspected: May 2018

Good

Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayTN35 4LS

Last inspected: Jun 2022

Good

Sandown Primary School and Nursery

Primary
📍1.7 miles awayTN34 2AA

Last inspected: Mar 2020

Good

All Saints CofE Junior Academy

Primary
📍1.9 miles awayTN35 5JU

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Dudley Infant Academy

Primary
📍2 miles awayTN35 5NJ

Last inspected: Sept 2019

Good

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hastings

Primary
📍2.2 miles awayTN35 5NA

Last inspected: Apr 2023

Good

Ark Castledown Primary Academy

Primary
📍2.4 miles awayTN34 3QT

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: 155 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:155 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:23 Mbps
Maximum:50 Mbps

Available Providers

BTSkyTalkTalkPlusnet

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

Very Low Crime1 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

1 incidents (100%)

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.

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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