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2, Gordon Road

ME4 5LR

CHATHAM

Current

D

63

Potential

B

85

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in CHATHAM, ME4 5LR. The property offers 69mยฒ (743 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century 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 B rating (85/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs ยฃ8,000-ยฃ14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. 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 ยฃ691, comprising ยฃ429 for heating, ยฃ222 for hot water, and ยฃ40 for lighting. The property produces 3.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. For landlords: This rental property with a D rating is positioned above the current minimum standard. With proposed changes to require a C rating by 2028, modest improvements now could future-proof your compliance.

How Does 2, Gordon Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 63/100, this CHATHAM property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of ยฃ691 are approximately ยฃ1109 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. At 3.2 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 ME4 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property63
Average60
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vs CHATHAM

This property63
Average63
At average
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vs ME4

This property63
Average63
At average

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: ยฃ98/year more than the CHATHAM average

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
Potential
C69-80
D55-68
Current
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

D(63 points)

Potential Rating

B(85 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 26 Jan 2013

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Property Information

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Full Address

2, Gordon Road

ME4 5LR

CHATHAM

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Property Type

House

End-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

69.0 mยฒ

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

rental (private)

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Efficiency Score

63 / 100

Potential: 85

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

3.2 tonnes/year

46 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

241 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

26 Jan 2013

rental (private)

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About CHATHAM

CHATHAM is situated in Kent, South East. Properties in CHATHAM have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). The ME4 postcode district contains over 14100 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ429.0/yr

Save ยฃ146/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ222.0/yr

Save ยฃ56/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

ยฃ40.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor
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Roof

Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good
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Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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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

All Saints Church of England Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.2 miles awayโ€ขME4 5JY

Last inspected: Jun 2018

โœ“Good

Greenvale Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขME4 5UP

Last inspected: Jun 2017

โœ“Good

Phoenix Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขME4 5QD

Last inspected: Jun 2023

โœ“Good

New Road Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขME4 5QN

Last inspected: Apr 2023

โœ“Good

Luton Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขME4 5AW
?Not yet rated

The Victory Academy

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขME4 5JB

Last inspected: Feb 2023

โœ“Good

Chatham Grammar

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขME5 7EH

Last inspected: May 2018

โœ“Good

Byron Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขME7 5XX

Last inspected: Jun 2022

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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

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

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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

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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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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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