Energy Performance Certificate
17a Postern Close, Portchester
PO16 9NB
FAREHAM
Current
D
63
Potential
C
74
At a Glance
About This Property
This terraced maisonette is located in FAREHAM, PO16 9NB. The property offers 65m² (700 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a 1990s-era home. With an EPC rating of D (63/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (74/100). The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1678, comprising £1088 for heating, £467 for hot water, and £123 for lighting. The property produces 2.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in October 2023 for £230,000.
How Does 17a Postern Close Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 63/100, this FAREHAM property is around the national average for UK homes. At £1678 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. At 2.5 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 PO16 postcode district.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs FAREHAM
vs PO16
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 63/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 55% nationally
Energy Costs: £1032/year more than the FAREHAM average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 2 Jun 2023
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Property Information
Full Address
17a Postern Close
Portchester
PO16 9NB
FAREHAM
Property Type
Maisonette
End-Terrace
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1991-1995
Floor Area
65.0 m²
4.0 total rooms
4.0 heated
Tenure
Owner-occupied
Efficiency Score
63 / 100
Potential: 74
CO₂ Emissions
2.5 tonnes/year
39 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
233 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
2 Jun 2023
marketed sale
About FAREHAM
FAREHAM is situated in Hampshire, South East. Properties in FAREHAM have an average EPC rating of D (score 62/100). Heating costs are £442 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The PO16 postcode district contains over 10100 registered properties.
Location & Nearby Area
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Property Sale History
£230,000
30 October 2023
Type: Flat
Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Room heaters, electric
£1088.0/yr
Save £613/yr
Hot Water
£467.0/yr
Lighting
100.0% low energy
£123.0/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Windows
Fully double glazed
Floor
(another dwelling below)
Heating System
Room heaters, electric
Main Fuel
electricity (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
Castle Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: May 2018
Portchester Community School
SecondaryLast inspected: Jul 2018
The Victory Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Feb 2019
Castle View Academy
SecondaryLast inspected: Jun 2022
Northern Junior School
PrimaryLast inspected: Apr 2023
Northern Infant School
PrimaryLast inspected: Oct 2023
Red Barn Community Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Mar 2012
Wicor Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jun 2019
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: 260 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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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.