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164, Old Roar Road

TN37 7HH

ST. LEONARDS-ON-SEA

Current

F

31

Potential

A

106

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,791

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£617

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 A rating — saving up to £1,174 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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FA
32,500
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£16,500
Payback
~7 yrs
Current Costs
£1,791/yr
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Cavity Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Poor. Cavity fill is quick and cost-effective.

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Air Source Heat Pump

Ultra-efficient heating with £7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached bungalow is located in ST. LEONARDS-ON-SEA, TN37 7HH. The property offers 83m² (893 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated F (31/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (106/100). 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 £1791, comprising £1438 for heating, £254 for hot water, and £99 for lighting. The property produces 8.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(31 points)

Achievable Rating

A(106 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 21 Sept 2016

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, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Average

💡 Lighting

20.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets

Poor

Property Information

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Full Address

164, Old Roar Road

TN37 7HH

ST. LEONARDS-ON-SEA

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Property Type

Bungalow

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1930-1949

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Floor Area

83.0

4.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

8.3 tonnes/year

99 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

562 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in ST. LEONARDS-ON-SEA

ST. LEONARDS-ON-SEA properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (TN37) 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

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1438 /yr

Save £951/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£254 /yr

Save £179/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

20.0% low energy

£99 /yr

Save £44/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Ark Alexandra Academy

Secondary
📍0.3 miles awayTN34 2PG

Last inspected: Nov 2021

⚠️Requires improvement

Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayTN37 7LR

Last inspected: Oct 2023

Outstanding

Silverdale Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayTN37 7EA

Last inspected: Oct 2023

Good

Ark Blacklands Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayTN34 2HU

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Outstanding

Hollington Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayTN38 9DS
?Not yet rated

The Baird Primary Academy

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayTN34 3TH

Last inspected: Jan 2019

Good

St Paul's Church of England Academy

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayTN37 6RT

Last inspected: Jan 2019

Good

Churchwood Primary Academy

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayTN38 9PB

Last inspected: Oct 2022

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: 447 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:447 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:179 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.

Data Sources: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Police.uk crime statistics.

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