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Energy Performance Certificate

19, Plain Road

CT20 2QF

FOLKESTONE

Current

F

32

Potential

E

39

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,661

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,455

potential per year

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

Off the cost of an air source heat pump. Available now — limited places.

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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 E rating — saving up to £206 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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FA
32,500
Property Value Boost
Investment
£16,500
Payback
~18 yrs
Current Costs
£1,661/yr
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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated Poor. Cheapest upgrade with fastest payback — top up to 270mm.

Save £200/yrPayback: ~5 years+3 EPC points
£1,000
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External Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Very Poor. External insulation can dramatically cut heat loss.

Save £400/yrPayback: ~30 years+8 EPC points
£12,000
Cost
3
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Air Source Heat Pump

Ultra-efficient heating with £7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

Save £300/yrPayback: ~12 years+10 EPC points
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£11,000
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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This terraced maisonette is located in FOLKESTONE, CT20 2QF. The property offers 103.17m² (1111 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. Currently rated F (32/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a E rating (39/100). The property uses electric storage heaters, which charge overnight on cheaper electricity tariffs. While having low installation costs, running costs are typically higher than gas central heating. A heat pump could reduce electricity use by 60-70%. The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs £8,000-£14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1661, comprising £1325 for heating, £231 for hot water, and £105 for lighting. The property produces 12.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(32 points)

Achievable Rating

E(39 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 8 Jun 2011

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

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation

Poor

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Good

📦 Floor

To unheated space, uninsulated (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Electric storage heaters

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

18.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 18% of fixed outlets

Poor

Property Information

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Full Address

19, Plain Road

CT20 2QF

FOLKESTONE

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Property Type

Maisonette

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

103.17

5.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

12.0 tonnes/year

120 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

678 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in FOLKESTONE

FOLKESTONE properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (CT20) 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

Electric storage heaters

£1325 /yr

Save £158/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£231 /yr

💡 Lighting

18.0% low energy

£105 /yr

Save £48/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

The Folkestone School for Girls

Secondary
📍0.4 miles awayCT20 3RB

Last inspected: Oct 2012

Outstanding

Sandgate Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayCT20 3QU

Last inspected: Sept 2021

Good

The Harvey Grammar School

Secondary
📍0.7 miles awayCT19 5JY

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Outstanding

Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayCT20 1DJ

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Good

Stella Maris Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayCT19 5BY

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Morehall Primary School and Nursery

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayCT19 4PN

Last inspected: Oct 2019

Good

St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayCT20 1SE

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Outstanding

Turner Free School

Secondary
📍1.1 miles awayCT19 4PB

Last inspected: Dec 2022

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
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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

Higher Crime267 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

97 incidents (36%)

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Anti-social behaviour

53 incidents (20%)

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Criminal damage

29 incidents (11%)

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Shoplifting

22 incidents (8%)

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Drugs

15 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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