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Energy Performance Certificate

1a, Avondale Road

SS7 1EH

BENFLEET

Current

B

84

Potential

B

91

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in BENFLEET, SS7 1EH. The property offers 155m² (1668 sq ft) of spacious living space. With an EPC rating of B (84/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. Estimated annual energy costs are £545, comprising £366 for heating, £74 for hot water, and £105 for lighting. The property produces 2.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in January 2021 for £575,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 1a, Avondale Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 84/100, this BENFLEET property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £545 are approximately £1255 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 155m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). CO2 emissions of 2.2 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.

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.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property84
Average60
+40% better
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vs BENFLEET

This property84
Average58
+45% better
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vs SS7

This property84
Average56
+50% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 84/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £260/year less than the BENFLEET average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

B(84 points)

Potential Rating

B(91 points)

Based on assessment dated 14 Sept 2020

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Property Information

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Full Address

1a, Avondale Road

SS7 1EH

BENFLEET

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

NO DATA!

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Floor Area

155.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

unknown

Efficiency Score

84 / 100

Potential: 91

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CO₂ Emissions

2.2 tonnes/year

14 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

79 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

14 Sept 2020

new dwelling

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About BENFLEET

BENFLEET is situated in Essex, East of England. Properties in BENFLEET have an average EPC rating of D (score 58/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £439 below the BENFLEET average, offering good value. The SS7 postcode district contains over 14300 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£575,000

7 January 2021

Type: Detached

+£135,000(+30.7%)

vs previous sale

£440,000

20 April 2018

Type: Detached

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 30.7% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas

£366.0/yr

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Hot Water

£74.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£105.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.24 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.15 W/m-¦K

Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.14 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Heating System

Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas - this is for backwards compatibility only and should not be used

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Kents Hill Infant Academy

Primary
📍0.3 miles awaySS7 5PS
?Not yet rated

Kents Hill Junior School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awaySS7 5PS

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

South Benfleet Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awaySS7 5HA

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awaySS7 5PX

Last inspected: Feb 2023

Good

The Appleton School

Secondary
📍0.7 miles awaySS7 5RN

Last inspected: Feb 2019

Good

Jotmans Hall Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awaySS7 5RG

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Kingston Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awaySS7 3HG
?Not yet rated

The Robert Drake Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awaySS7 3HT
?Not yet rated

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: 491 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:491 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:197 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

Moderate85 incidents/month

Crime levels are moderate in the surrounding area (1-mile radius)

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

30 incidents (35%)

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Anti-social behaviour

15 incidents (18%)

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Vehicle crime

7 incidents (8%)

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Criminal damage

6 incidents (7%)

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Drugs

5 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. 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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