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Energy Performance Certificate

25 Applecross Close

ME1 1SQ

ROCHESTER

Current

C

73

Potential

C

80

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in ROCHESTER, ME1 1SQ. The property offers 152mยฒ (1636 sq ft) of spacious living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a 1990s-era home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (73/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. The roof space has been converted to living space, with insulation between the rafters. 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 ยฃ917, comprising ยฃ711 for heating, ยฃ101 for hot water, and ยฃ105 for lighting. The property produces 3.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in July 2023 for ยฃ470,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 25 Applecross Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 73/100, this ROCHESTER property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of ยฃ917 are approximately ยฃ883 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. At 152mยฒ, this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87mยฒ). At 3.7 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 ME1 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property73
Average60
+22% better
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vs ROCHESTER

This property73
Average63
+16% better
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vs ME1

This property73
Average63
+16% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 73/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ304/year more than the ROCHESTER average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(73 points)

Potential Rating

C(80 points)

Based on assessment dated 9 Dec 2021

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Property Information

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Full Address

25 Applecross Close

ME1 1SQ

ROCHESTER

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1996-2002

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Floor Area

152.0 mยฒ

6.0 total rooms

6.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

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Efficiency Score

73 / 100

Potential: 80

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

3.7 tonnes/year

25 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

140 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

9 Dec 2021

marketed sale

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About ROCHESTER

ROCHESTER is situated in Kent, South East. Properties in ROCHESTER have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). The ME1 postcode district contains over 12300 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

ยฃ470,000

14 July 2023

Type: Terraced

โ†—+ยฃ85,000(+22.1%)

vs previous sale

ยฃ385,000

17 June 2016

Type: Terraced

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 22.1% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ711.0/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ101.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

ยฃ105.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Roof room(s), insulated (assumed)

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Solid, limited 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

St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขME1 1YF

Last inspected: Dec 2021

โœ“Good

St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขME1 3EN

Last inspected: Oct 2023

โœ“Good

St Peter's Infant School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขME1 2HU

Last inspected: Dec 2018

โœ“Good

The Rochester Grammar School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขME1 3BY

Last inspected: Jan 2023

โœ“Good

The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery)

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขME1 3LF
?Not yet rated

Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขME1 3EL

Last inspected: Mar 2023

โญOutstanding

Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขME1 1US
?Not yet rated

Delce Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขME1 2NJ
?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

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 489 Mbps

โœ“ Fibre Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:489 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:73 Mbps
Maximum:50 Mbps

Available Providers

BTSkyTalkTalkPlusnetVodafone

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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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.

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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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