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Energy Performance Certificate

17 The Avenue

TN2 3FJ

TUNBRIDGE WELLS

Current

C

72

Potential

B

81

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in TUNBRIDGE WELLS, TN2 3FJ. The property offers 107m² (1152 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a recently constructed modern home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (72/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (81/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. The loft insulation is rated very good, meeting or exceeding the recommended 270mm depth for optimal thermal performance. Triple-glazed windows provide excellent insulation, reducing heat loss by up to 40% compared to single glazing and offering superior noise reduction of up to 35dB. Estimated annual energy costs are £1257, comprising £955 for heating, £222 for hot water, and £80 for lighting. The property produces 2.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in September 2015 for £425,000.

How Does 17 The Avenue Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 72/100, this TUNBRIDGE WELLS property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £1257 are approximately £543 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. The 107m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². At 2.4 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 TN2 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property72
Average60
+20% better
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vs TUNBRIDGE WELLS

This property72
Average61
+18% better
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vs TN2

This property72
Average62
+16% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 72/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £452/year more than the TUNBRIDGE WELLS 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(72 points)

Potential Rating

B(81 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 29 Jul 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

17 The Avenue

TN2 3FJ

TUNBRIDGE WELLS

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 2012-2021

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Floor Area

107.0

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (private)

Efficiency Score

72 / 100

Potential: 81

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CO₂ Emissions

2.4 tonnes/year

22 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

131 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

29 Jul 2025

rental

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About TUNBRIDGE WELLS

TUNBRIDGE WELLS is situated in Kent, South East. Properties in TUNBRIDGE WELLS have an average EPC rating of D (score 61/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. The TN2 postcode district contains over 10600 registered properties. As a modern build, this property benefits from contemporary construction standards and improved energy efficiency requirements.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£425,000

2 September 2015

Type: Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£955.0/yr

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Hot Water

£222.0/yr

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Lighting

86.0% low energy

£80.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation

Very Good
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Windows

Fully triple glazed

Average
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Floor

To unheated space, insulated (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Below average lighting efficiency

Average

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Skinners' Kent Primary School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayTN2 3GS

Last inspected: Sept 2018

Good

Temple Grove Academy

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayTN2 3UA

Last inspected: Sept 2019

Good

Skinners' Kent Academy

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awayTN2 4PY

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

St Matthew's High Brooms Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayTN4 9DY

Last inspected: Jul 2018

Good

St John's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayTN4 9EW

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayTN4 9AL

Last inspected: Sept 2021

Good

St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayTN1 2EY

Last inspected: Oct 2018

Good

Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys

Secondary
📍1.3 miles awayTN4 9XB

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

🚀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

Above Average134 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has slightly above average crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

44 incidents (33%)

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Anti-social behaviour

31 incidents (23%)

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Criminal damage

18 incidents (13%)

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Shoplifting

15 incidents (11%)

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Theft

6 incidents (4%)

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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