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Energy Performance Certificate

17, Ash Road

SS7 2BA

BENFLEET

Current

B

83

Potential

B

83

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in BENFLEET, SS7 2BA. The property offers 134m² (1442 sq ft) of spacious 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. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. Estimated annual energy costs are £543, comprising £383 for heating, £98 for hot water, and £62 for lighting. The property produces 2.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 17, Ash Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 83/100, this BENFLEET property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £543 are approximately £1257 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 134m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). CO2 emissions of 2.2 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.

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 property83
Average60
+38% better
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vs BENFLEET

This property83
Average58
+43% better
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vs SS7

This property83
Average56
+48% 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: £262/year less than the BENFLEET 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(83 points)

Based on assessment dated 17 Oct 2012

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Property Information

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Full Address

17, Ash Road

SS7 2BA

BENFLEET

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

NO DATA!

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Floor Area

134.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

NO DATA!

Efficiency Score

83 / 100

Potential: 83

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CO₂ Emissions

2.2 tonnes/year

16 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

84 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

17 Oct 2012

new dwelling

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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. Heating costs are £422 below the BENFLEET average, offering good value. 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 underfloor heating, mains gas

£383.0/yr

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Hot Water

£98.0/yr

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Lighting

NaN% low energy

£62.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.27 W/m?K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.11 W/m?K

Very Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.18 W/m?K

Very Good
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Heating System

Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas - this is for backwards compatibility only and should not be used

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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

Hadleigh Junior School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awaySS7 2DQ

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awaySS7 2HQ

Last inspected: Feb 2020

Good

Westwood Academy

Primary
📍0.7 miles awaySS7 2SU

Last inspected: Dec 2017

Outstanding

The King John School

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awaySS7 1RQ

Last inspected: Jul 2021

Good

Belfairs Academy

Secondary
📍1.2 miles awaySS9 3TG

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

The Deanes

Secondary
📍1.3 miles awaySS7 2TD

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

Fairways Primary School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awaySS9 4QW

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

West Leigh Junior School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awaySS9 2JB

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Outstanding

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
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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

Low Crime52 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has low crime compared to national averages

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

26 incidents (50%)

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Criminal damage

6 incidents (12%)

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Anti-social behaviour

5 incidents (10%)

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Shoplifting

5 incidents (10%)

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Public order

3 incidents (6%)

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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