Energy Performance Certificate
15 Colbourne Road
BN3 1TA
HOVE
Current
C
71
Potential
B
83
At a Glance
About This Property
This terraced house is located in HOVE, BN3 1TA. The property offers 152m² (1636 sq ft) of spacious living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (71/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (83/100). 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 £1868, comprising £1556 for heating, £149 for hot water, and £163 for lighting. The property produces 4.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. The property last sold in January 2025 for £945,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.
How Does 15 Colbourne Road Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 71/100, this HOVE property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £1868 are close to the UK average. At 152m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²).
Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the BN3 postcode district.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs HOVE
vs BN3
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 71/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 40% nationally
Energy Costs: £1163/year more than the HOVE average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 27 Feb 2024
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Property Information
Full Address
15 Colbourne Road
BN3 1TA
HOVE
Property Type
House
Mid-Terrace
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1900-1929
Floor Area
152.0 m²
2.0 total rooms
2.0 heated
Tenure
Owner-occupied
Efficiency Score
71 / 100
Potential: 83
CO₂ Emissions
4.8 tonnes/year
31 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
177 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
27 Feb 2024
marketed sale
About HOVE
HOVE is situated in East Sussex, South East. Properties in HOVE have an average EPC rating of D (score 60/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £851 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The BN3 postcode district contains over 36100 registered properties.
Location & Nearby Area
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Property Sale History
£945,000
3 January 2025
Type: Terraced
vs previous sale
£890,000
26 October 2021
Type: Terraced
Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 6.2% over this period.
Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
£1556.0/yr
Save £332/yr
Hot Water
£149/yr
Lighting
100.0% low energy
£163/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Floor
Suspended, no insulation (assumed)
Heating System
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Main Fuel
mains gas (not community)
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
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View UK Property Insights →Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
Brunswick Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jun 2018
Stanford Junior School
PrimaryLast inspected: Oct 2018
Cardinal Newman Catholic School
SecondaryLast inspected: May 2023
Stanford Infant School
PrimaryLast inspected: Mar 2022
Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Feb 2023
St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Nov 2019
St Paul's CofE Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Mar 2023
St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Sept 2018
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.
Broadband & Connectivity
Average download speed: 500 Mbps
Download Speed
Upload Speed
Available Providers
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
The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels
Most Common Incidents
April 2026Anti-social behaviour
340 incidents (24%)
violent crime
330 incidents (24%)
Shoplifting
234 incidents (17%)
Public order
142 incidents (10%)
Theft
76 incidents (5%)
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.
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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.