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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

39, St. Helens Park Road

TN34 2DN

HASTINGS

Current

G

1

Potential

F

26

This G-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£5,917

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£3,659

potential per year

This property costs approximately £4,117 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £2,258 annually.

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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Free

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How to Improve This G-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a F rating — saving up to £2,258 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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GA
39,000
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Payback
~4 yrs
Current Costs
£5,917/yr
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New A-Rated Boiler

Your heating is rated Very Poor. Compare local boiler installers.

Save £1981/yrPayback: ~2 years+5 EPC points
£3,500
Cost
2
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

Save £2258/yrPayback: ~2 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
3
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Loft Insulation

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

Save £200/yrPayback: ~5 years+3 EPC points
£1,000
Cost
4
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Cavity Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Poor. Cavity fill is quick and cost-effective.

Save £250/yrPayback: ~8 years+4 EPC points
£2,000
Cost
5
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Why Does This Property Have a G Rating?

This detached house is located in HASTINGS, TN34 2DN. The property offers 189m² (2034 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated G (1/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a F rating (26/100). The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. 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 £5917, comprising £5374 for heating, £377 for hot water, and £166 for lighting. The property produces 29.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

G(1 points)

Achievable Rating

F(26 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 20 Oct 2015

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, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation

Poor

🪟 Windows

Mostly double glazing

Average

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, dual fuel (mineral and wood)

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

14.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 14% of fixed outlets

Poor

Property Information

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Full Address

39, St. Helens Park Road

TN34 2DN

HASTINGS

🏠

Property Type

House

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

📐

Floor Area

189.0

6.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

29.0 tonnes/year

152 kg/m²

📊

Energy Consumption

716 kWh/m²/year

G-Rated Properties in HASTINGS

HASTINGS properties with G ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (TN34) 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

Room heaters, dual fuel (mineral and wood)

£5374 /yr

Save £1981/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£377 /yr

Save £200/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

14.0% low energy

£166 /yr

Save £77/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Ark Blacklands Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayTN34 2HU

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Outstanding

The Baird Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayTN34 3TH

Last inspected: Jan 2019

Good

Ark Alexandra Academy

Secondary
📍0.7 miles awayTN34 2PG

Last inspected: Nov 2021

⚠️Requires improvement

Ark Castledown Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayTN34 3QT

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

St Paul's Church of England Academy

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayTN37 6RT

Last inspected: Jan 2019

Good

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hastings

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayTN35 5NA

Last inspected: Apr 2023

Good

St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayTN37 6EU

Last inspected: Feb 2019

Good

Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy

Primary
📍1 miles awayTN37 6JJ

Last inspected: Mar 2020

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

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 423 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:423 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
⬆️

Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:169 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

Higher Crime658 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

159 incidents (24%)

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Anti-social behaviour

144 incidents (22%)

🛒

Shoplifting

101 incidents (15%)

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Criminal damage

62 incidents (9%)

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Public order

46 incidents (7%)

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.