Energy Performance Certificate
4a, Blatchington Road
BN3 3YN
HOVE
Current
D
55
Potential
D
55
At a Glance
About This Property
This flat is located in HOVE, BN3 3YN. The property offers 84m² (904 sq ft) of good-sized living space. With an EPC rating of D (55/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. Underfloor heating provides even heat distribution and works particularly well with heat pumps due to the lower water temperatures required. Estimated annual energy costs are £1041, comprising £707 for heating, £269 for hot water, and £65 for lighting. The property produces 3.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.
How Does 4a, Blatchington Road Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 55/100, this HOVE property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £1041 are approximately £759 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. 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 BN3 postcode district.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs HOVE
vs BN3
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 55/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 55% nationally
Energy Costs: £336/year more than the HOVE average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
Based on assessment dated 27 Jun 2016
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Property Information
Full Address
4a, Blatchington Road
BN3 3YN
HOVE
Property Type
Flat
NO DATA!
Construction Age
NO DATA!
Floor Area
84.0 m²
NaN total rooms
NaN heated
Tenure
unknown
Efficiency Score
55 / 100
Potential: 55
CO₂ Emissions
3.7 tonnes/year
44 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
263 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
27 Jun 2016
new dwelling
About HOVE
HOVE is situated in East Sussex, South East. Properties in HOVE have an average EPC rating of D (score 60/100). The BN3 postcode district contains over 36100 registered properties.
Location & Nearby Area
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Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Electric underfloor heating
£707.0/yr
Hot Water
£269/yr
Lighting
NaN% low energy
£65/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Average thermal transmittance 0.29 W/m+é-¦K
Roof
Average thermal transmittance 0.18 W/m+é-¦K
Windows
Multiple glazing throughout
Floor
Average thermal transmittance 0.25 W/m+é-¦K
Heating System
Electric underfloor heating
Main Fuel
Electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
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View UK Property Insights →Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Mar 2019
Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre
SecondaryLast inspected: Dec 2021
Hove Junior School
PrimaryLast inspected: Feb 2020
West Hove Infant School
PrimaryLast inspected: Dec 2013
Brunswick Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jun 2018
Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Feb 2023
Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove
PrimaryLast inspected: Dec 2021
Cardinal Newman Catholic School
SecondaryLast inspected: May 2023
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.
Broadband & Connectivity
Average download speed: 500 Mbps
Download Speed
Upload Speed
Available Providers
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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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.