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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

231, Queenborough Road, Minster on Sea

ME12 3EW

SHEERNESS

Current

F

38

Potential

C

69

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£2,712

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,536

potential per year

This property costs approximately £912 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £1,176 annually.

💰 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 C rating — saving up to £1,176 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Loft Insulation

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

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2
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

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£11,000
Cost
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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached house is located in SHEERNESS, ME12 3EW. The property offers 206m² (2217 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 9 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated F (38/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (69/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The pitched roof lacks adequate insulation. Topping up loft insulation to 270mm (the recommended depth) typically costs £300-£500 and could save £150-£250 annually, with the investment often paying for itself within 2-3 years. 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 £2712, comprising £2402 for heating, £210 for hot water, and £100 for lighting. The property produces 11.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home. The property last sold in September 2021 for £520,000.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(38 points)

Achievable Rating

C(69 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 27 Aug 2018

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, filled cavity

Average

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Average

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

231, Queenborough Road

Minster on Sea

ME12 3EW

SHEERNESS

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Property Type

House

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1930-1949

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Floor Area

206.0

9.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

11.0 tonnes/year

55 kg/m²

📊

Energy Consumption

361 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in SHEERNESS

SHEERNESS properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (ME12) 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

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£2402 /yr

Save £1088/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£210 /yr

Save £88/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy

£100 /yr

💷 Sales History

Note: EPC improvements typically add 3–5% per band to property value. Moving from F to C could add significant value.

£520,000

D

Sept 2021

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Queenborough School and Nursery

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayME11 5DF

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Outstanding

Halfway Houses Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayME12 3AP

Last inspected: Nov 2018

Good

Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey

Secondary
📍1.1 miles awayME12 3JQ

Last inspected: Jun 2022

?Special Measures

West Minster Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayME12 1ET

Last inspected: Dec 2021

Good

St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayME12 1BW

Last inspected: May 2019

Good

Rose Street Primary School

Primary
📍1.6 miles awayME12 1AW

Last inspected: Nov 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Richmond Primary School

Primary
📍1.6 miles awayME12 2ET

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Thistle Hill Academy

Primary
📍1.8 miles awayME12 3UD

Last inspected: Apr 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

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

Moderate76 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

18 incidents (24%)

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Anti-social behaviour

16 incidents (21%)

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Criminal damage

11 incidents (14%)

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Theft

10 incidents (13%)

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Vehicle crime

7 incidents (9%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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.

Public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.