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259a City Way

ME1 2TL

ROCHESTER

Current

B

86

Potential

B

86

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in ROCHESTER, ME1 2TL. The property offers 69mยฒ (743 sq ft) of modest-sized living space. With an EPC rating of B (86/100), 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. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ392, comprising ยฃ274 for heating, ยฃ78 for hot water, and ยฃ40 for lighting. The property produces 1.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.

How Does 259a City Way Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 86/100, this ROCHESTER property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of ยฃ392 are approximately ยฃ1408 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. CO2 emissions of 1.0 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 ME1 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property86
Average60
+43% better
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vs ROCHESTER

This property86
Average63
+37% better
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vs ME1

This property86
Average63
+37% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 86/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ221/year less than the ROCHESTER average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

B(86 points)

Potential Rating

B(86 points)

Based on assessment dated 13 Feb 2013

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Property Information

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Full Address

259a City Way

ME1 2TL

ROCHESTER

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

NO DATA!

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Floor Area

69.0 mยฒ

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

NO DATA!

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Efficiency Score

86 / 100

Potential: 86

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

1.0 tonnes/year

14 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

73 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

13 Feb 2013

new dwelling

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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). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are ยฃ339 below the ROCHESTER average, offering good value. The ME1 postcode district contains over 12300 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

ยฃ274.0/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ78.0/yr

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Lighting

NaN% low energy

ยฃ40.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.26 W/m?K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.16 W/m?K

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.20 W/m?K

Very Good
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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good
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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

Warren Wood Primary Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขME1 2UR

Last inspected: Oct 2019

โœ“Good

The Thomas Aveling School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขME1 2UW

Last inspected: Sept 2022

โœ“Good

Holcombe Grammar School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขME4 6JB

Last inspected: Apr 2018

โœ“Good

New Horizons Children's Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขME4 6NR

Last inspected: May 2022

โœ“Good

Balfour Infant School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขME1 2QT

Last inspected: Jun 2019

โœ“Good

Crest Infant School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขME1 2QA

Last inspected: Feb 2020

โœ“Good

Delce Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขME1 2NJ
?Not yet rated

Horsted Infant School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขME5 9TF

Last inspected: Oct 2023

โœ“Good

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

โšก Gigabit Available
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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

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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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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