Energy Performance Certificate
181 Kents Hill Road
SS7 5PS
BENFLEET
Current
D
57
Potential
B
82
At a Glance
About This Property
This detached house is located in BENFLEET, SS7 5PS. The property offers 84m² (904 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. With an EPC rating of D (57/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (82/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. 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 £1772, comprising £1422 for heating, £238 for hot water, and £112 for lighting. The property produces 4.1 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. The property last sold in September 2025 for £370,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.
How Does 181 Kents Hill Road Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 57/100, this BENFLEET property is around the national average for UK homes. At £1772 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. At 4.1 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 SS7 postcode district.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs BENFLEET
vs SS7
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 57/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 55% nationally
Energy Costs: £967/year more than the BENFLEET average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 19 Mar 2024
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Property Information
Full Address
181 Kents Hill Road
SS7 5PS
BENFLEET
Property Type
House
Detached
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1950-1966
Floor Area
84.0 m²
4.0 total rooms
4.0 heated
Tenure
Owner-occupied
Efficiency Score
57 / 100
Potential: 82
CO₂ Emissions
4.1 tonnes/year
49 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
280 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
19 Mar 2024
marketed sale
About BENFLEET
BENFLEET is situated in Essex, East of England. Properties in BENFLEET have an average EPC rating of D (score 58/100). Heating costs are £617 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The SS7 postcode district contains over 14300 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the BENFLEET area.
Location & Nearby Area
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Property Sale History
£370,000
RECENT4 September 2025
Type: Detached
vs previous sale
£350,000
24 May 2024
Type: Detached
Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 5.7% over this period.
Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
£1422.0/yr
Save £567/yr
Hot Water
£238.0/yr
Save £88/yr
Lighting
100.0% low energy
£112.0/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Windows
Fully double glazed
Floor
Solid, no insulation (assumed)
Heating System
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Main Fuel
mains gas (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
Kents Hill Junior School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jun 2023
Kents Hill Infant Academy
PrimaryHoly Family Catholic Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Feb 2023
The Appleton School
SecondaryLast inspected: Feb 2019
Jotmans Hall Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: May 2023
South Benfleet Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Mar 2019
Kingston Primary School
PrimaryThe Robert Drake Primary School
PrimaryAbout 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: 500 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.