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Energy Performance Certificate

4, Primrose Drive, Kingsnorth

TN23 3NP

ASHFORD

Current

C

80

Potential

B

85

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in ASHFORD, TN23 3NP. The property offers 113mยฒ (1216 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a 1990s-era home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (80/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. 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 property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ888, comprising ยฃ624 for heating, ยฃ165 for hot water, and ยฃ99 for lighting. The property produces 2.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 4, Primrose Drive Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 80/100, this ASHFORD property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of ยฃ888 are approximately ยฃ912 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. The 113mยฒ floor area is above the UK average of 87mยฒ. At 2.6 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 TN23 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property80
Average60
+33% better
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vs ASHFORD

This property80
Average63
+27% better
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vs TN23

This property80
Average66
+21% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 80/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ210/year more than the ASHFORD average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(80 points)

Potential Rating

B(85 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 23 Mar 2015

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Property Information

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Full Address

4, Primrose Drive

Kingsnorth

TN23 3NP

ASHFORD

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1991-1995

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Floor Area

113.0 mยฒ

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

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Efficiency Score

80 / 100

Potential: 85

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

2.6 tonnes/year

23 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

126 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

23 Mar 2015

FiT application

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About ASHFORD

ASHFORD is situated in Kent, South East. Properties in ASHFORD have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. The TN23 postcode district contains over 15300 registered properties.

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ624.0/yr

Save ยฃ55/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ165.0/yr

Save ยฃ74/yr

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Lighting

53.0% low energy

ยฃ99.0/yr

Save ยฃ31/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, no 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 53% of fixed outlets

Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.2 miles awayโ€ขTN23 3EF

Last inspected: Oct 2018

โœ“Good

Furley Park Primary Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขTN23 3PA

Last inspected: Jul 2022

โš ๏ธRequires improvement

The John Wallis Church of England Academy

All-through
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขTN23 3HG

Last inspected: Sept 2018

โœ“Good

Finberry Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขTN25 7GS

Last inspected: Sept 2018

โœ“Good

East Stour Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1 miles awayโ€ขTN24 0DW
?Not yet rated

Beaver Green Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.3 miles awayโ€ขTN23 5DA

Last inspected: Mar 2023

โœ“Good

St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.3 miles awayโ€ขTN23 4RB

Last inspected: Dec 2022

โš ๏ธRequires improvement

Chilmington Green Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.5 miles awayโ€ขTN23 3DS

Last inspected: Dec 2022

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.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

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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