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132, Oakfield Road

SS7 5NN

BENFLEET

Current

C

76

Potential

B

85

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in BENFLEET, SS7 5NN. The property offers 154m² (1658 sq ft) of spacious living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. The property holds an EPC rating of C (76/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (85/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The loft insulation is rated very good, meeting or exceeding the recommended 270mm depth for optimal thermal performance. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £885, comprising £680 for heating, £117 for hot water, and £88 for lighting. The property produces 3.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 132, Oakfield Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 76/100, this BENFLEET property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £885 are approximately £915 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 154m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 3.6 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 SS7 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property76
Average60
+27% better
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vs BENFLEET

This property76
Average58
+31% better
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vs SS7

This property76
Average56
+36% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 76/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £80/year more than the BENFLEET average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(76 points)

Potential Rating

B(85 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 11 Jul 2014

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Property Information

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Full Address

132, Oakfield Road

SS7 5NN

BENFLEET

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1967-1975

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Floor Area

154.0

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

76 / 100

Potential: 85

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CO₂ Emissions

3.6 tonnes/year

24 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

123 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

11 Jul 2014

FiT application

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About BENFLEET

BENFLEET is situated in Essex, East of England. Properties in BENFLEET have an average EPC rating of D (score 58/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. The SS7 postcode district contains over 14300 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£680.0/yr

Save £73/yr

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Hot Water

£117.0/yr

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Lighting

85.0% low energy

£88.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation

Very Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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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 85% of fixed outlets

Very Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

South Benfleet Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awaySS7 5HA

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

Kents Hill Infant Academy

Primary
📍0.3 miles awaySS7 5PS
?Not yet rated

Kents Hill Junior School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awaySS7 5PS

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awaySS7 5PX

Last inspected: Feb 2023

Good

Jotmans Hall Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awaySS7 5RG

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

The Appleton School

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awaySS7 5RN

Last inspected: Feb 2019

Good

Kingston Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awaySS7 3HG
?Not yet rated

The Robert Drake Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awaySS7 3HT
?Not yet rated

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: 366 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:366 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:146 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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