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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

18, Lewin Close

BN15 9HE

LANCING

Current

F

38

Potential

B

87

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,456

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£514

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 B rating — saving up to £942 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Payback
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Current Costs
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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This terraced house is located in LANCING, BN15 9HE. The property offers 90m² (969 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. Currently rated F (38/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (87/100). 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 £1456, comprising £1254 for heating, £95 for hot water, and £107 for lighting. The property produces 5.1 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(38 points)

Achievable Rating

B(87 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 16 May 2014

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, partial insulation (assumed)

Average

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, electric

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Average

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy — No low energy lighting

Very Poor

Property Information

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Full Address

18, Lewin Close

BN15 9HE

LANCING

🏠

Property Type

House

End-Terrace

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1976-1982

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Floor Area

90.0

4.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

5.1 tonnes/year

57 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

318 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in LANCING

LANCING properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (BN15) 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

Room heaters, electric

£1254 /yr

Save £862/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£95 /yr

Save £26/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy

£107 /yr

Save £54/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

North Lancing Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayBN15 0PT

Last inspected: Oct 2018

Good

The Globe Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayBN15 9NZ

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

The Sir Robert Woodard Academy

Secondary
📍0.7 miles awayBN15 9QZ

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

Seaside Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayBN15 8DL
?Not yet rated

Sompting Village Primary School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayBN15 0BU

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Swiss Gardens Primary School

Primary
📍1.6 miles awayBN43 5WH

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Buckingham Park Primary School

Primary
📍1.9 miles awayBN43 5UD

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Bramber Primary School

Primary
📍2 miles awayBN14 8QB

Last inspected: Oct 2023

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
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
⬆️

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 Average109 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
📊

violent crime

33 incidents (30%)

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Anti-social behaviour

31 incidents (28%)

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Criminal damage

17 incidents (16%)

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Public order

7 incidents (6%)

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Shoplifting

7 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.

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

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