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Below Average Efficiency โ€” Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

33 The Leas, Minster On Sea

ME12 2NL

SHEERNESS

Current

E

52

Potential

C

76

๐Ÿ“… Upcoming Regulation Change โ€” Plan Ahead

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

C

With improvements

Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

ยฃ2,081

estimated per year

UK Average

ยฃ1,800

per year

After Improvements

ยฃ1,329

potential per year

This property costs approximately ยฃ281 more per year than the UK average. Improvements could save up to ยฃ752 annually.

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ยฃ7,500

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach C โ€” saving up to ยฃ752/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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๐Ÿ’ฐ Save ยฃ2,202/year

With 4 selected upgrades

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Journey to A
Eโ†’A
+ยฃ26,000
Property Value Boost
Investment
ยฃ17,500
Payback
~8 yrs
Current Costs
ยฃ2,081/yr
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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated Very Poor. Quickest payback of any upgrade โ€” top up to 270mm.

Save ยฃ200/yrPayback: ~5 years+3 EPC points
ยฃ1,000
Cost
2
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Cavity Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Poor. Cavity fill is one of the most cost-effective upgrades available.

Save ยฃ250/yrPayback: ~8 years+4 EPC points
ยฃ2,000
Cost
3
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Save ยฃ1000/yrPayback: ~11 years+7 EPC points
ยฃ11,000
Cost
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Air Source Heat Pump

Ultra-efficient heating with ยฃ7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

Save ยฃ752/yrPayback: ~5 years+10 EPC points
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ยฃ3,500
ยฃ11,000
Cost

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About This E-Rated Property

This detached house is located in SHEERNESS, ME12 2NL. The property offers 127mยฒ (1367 sq ft) of spacious living space with 7 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 C rating (76/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. The pitched roof lacks adequate insulation. Topping up loft insulation to 270mm (the recommended depth) typically costs ยฃ300-ยฃ500 and could save ยฃ150-ยฃ250 annually, with the investment often paying for itself within 2-3 years. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ2081, comprising ยฃ1826 for heating, ยฃ140 for hot water, and ยฃ115 for lighting. The property produces 6.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home. The property last sold in July 2016 for ยฃ350,000.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

E(52 points)

Achievable Rating

C(76 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 30 Jan 2025

Building Elements โ€” Improvement Opportunities

Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.

๐Ÿงฑ Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor

๐Ÿ—๏ธ Roof

Pitched, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

๐ŸชŸ Windows

Fully double glazed

Good

๐Ÿ“ฆ Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

NaN

Good

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

100.0% low energy โ€” Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good

Property Information

๐Ÿ“

Full Address

33 The Leas

Minster On Sea

ME12 2NL

SHEERNESS

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Property Type

House

Detached

๐Ÿ“…

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1930-1949

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Floor Area

127.0 mยฒ

7.0 total rooms

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

6.4 tonnes/year

๐Ÿ“Š

Energy Consumption

285 kWh/mยฒ/year

E-Rated Properties in SHEERNESS

SHEERNESS 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 โ€” particularly insulation and heating system upgrades, which can lift ratings by two or more bands.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs โ€” Current vs Potential

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ1826 /yr

Save ยฃ752/yr

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

ยฃ140 /yr

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

100.0% low energy

ยฃ115 /yr

๐Ÿ’ท Sales History

Improving from E to C typically adds 3โ€“5% per band to property value.

ยฃ350,000

S

Jul 2016

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Minster in Sheppey Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขME12 2HX

Last inspected: Mar 2022

โœ“Good

St Georges CofE (Aided) Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.2 miles awayโ€ขME12 3QU

Last inspected: Oct 2018

โœ“Good

Halfway Houses Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.2 miles awayโ€ขME12 3AP

Last inspected: Nov 2018

โœ“Good

Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey

Secondary
๐Ÿ“1.2 miles awayโ€ขME12 3JQ

Last inspected: Jun 2022

?Special Measures

Thistle Hill Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.3 miles awayโ€ขME12 3UD

Last inspected: Apr 2022

โš ๏ธRequires improvement

Richmond Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.3 miles awayโ€ขME12 2ET

Last inspected: Nov 2022

โœ“Good

Rose Street Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.9 miles awayโ€ขME12 1AW

Last inspected: Nov 2022

โš ๏ธRequires improvement

St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“2 miles awayโ€ขME12 1BW

Last inspected: May 2019

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: 461 Mbps

โšก Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:461 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:184 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

Low Crime39 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has low crime compared to national averages

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
๐Ÿ“Š

violent crime

17 incidents (44%)

๐Ÿ”Š

Anti-social behaviour

11 incidents (28%)

๐Ÿ”ฅ

Criminal damage

4 incidents (10%)

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Theft

2 incidents (5%)

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Weapons

2 incidents (5%)

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

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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.

Data Sources: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Police.uk crime statistics.

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