The government has proposed raising the minimum EPC standard to C by 2028 for new rental tenancies and 2030 for all tenancies. This E-rated property would need to improve by two bands to comply. Acting now costs less and avoids deadline pressure.
Now
E
Current rating
Target (2028)
C
Minimum required
Achievable
B
With improvements
This Property
£1,149
estimated per year
UK Average
£1,800
per year
After Improvements
£584
potential per year
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This terraced house is located in GILLINGHAM, ME7 5XB. The property offers 92m² (990 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. The property has an EPC rating of E (52/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. 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 £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, 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 £1149, comprising £985 for heating, £110 for hot water, and £54 for lighting. The property produces 5.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. The property last sold in October 2019 for £180,000.
Current Rating
Achievable Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 3 Feb 2014
Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.
🧱 Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
🏗️ Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
🪟 Windows
Fully double glazed
📦 Floor
Suspended, no insulation (assumed)
🔥 Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
🚿 Hot Water
NaN
💡 Lighting
100.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Full Address
235, Canterbury Street
ME7 5XB
GILLINGHAM
Property Type
House
End-Terrace
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1900-1929
Floor Area
92.0 m²
4.0 total rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.2 tonnes/year
Energy Consumption
292 kWh/m²/year
GILLINGHAM has a mix of older and newer housing stock. E-rated properties in this area typically pre-date modern insulation standards but are strong candidates for improvement — particularly insulation and heating system upgrades, which can lift ratings by two or more bands.
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🔥 Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
£985 /yr
Save £525/yr
🚿 Hot Water
£110 /yr
Save £40/yr
💡 Lighting
100.0% low energy
£54 /yr
Improving from E to C typically adds 3–5% per band to property value.
£180,000
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Oct 2019
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