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Energy Performance Certificate

55, Duchess Drive

CB8 8AJ

NEWMARKET

Current

B

85

Potential

B

85

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in NEWMARKET, CB8 8AJ. The property offers 318m² (3423 sq ft) of generously-sized living space. With an EPC rating of B (85/100), 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. Estimated annual energy costs are £988, comprising £752 for heating, £110 for hot water, and £126 for lighting. The property produces 4.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home.

How Does 55, Duchess Drive Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 85/100, this NEWMARKET property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £988 are approximately £812 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 318m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 4.3 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 CB8 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property85
Average60
+42% better
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vs NEWMARKET

This property85
Average60
+42% better
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vs CB8

This property85
Average59
+44% better

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

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £167/year more than the NEWMARKET average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

B(85 points)

Potential Rating

B(85 points)

Based on assessment dated 23 Jul 2013

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Property Information

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Full Address

55, Duchess Drive

CB8 8AJ

NEWMARKET

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

NO DATA!

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Floor Area

318.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

NO DATA!

Efficiency Score

85 / 100

Potential: 85

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CO₂ Emissions

4.3 tonnes/year

13 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

71 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

23 Jul 2013

new dwelling

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About NEWMARKET

NEWMARKET is situated in Cambridgeshire, East of England. Properties in NEWMARKET have an average EPC rating of D (score 60/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. The CB8 postcode district contains over 13100 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas

£752.0/yr

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Hot Water

£110.0/yr

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Lighting

NaN% low energy

£126.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.19 W/m?K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.13 W/m?K

Very Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.11 W/m?K

Very Good
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Heating System

Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas - this is for backwards compatibility only and should not be used

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets

Very Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Ditton Lodge Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayCB8 8BL

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

All Saints Church of England Primary School, Newmarket

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayCB8 8JE

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

St Louis Catholic Academy

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayCB8 7AA

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Good

Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayCB8 0PU

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Good

Newmarket Academy

Secondary
📍1.6 miles awayCB8 0EB

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

Cheveley CofE Primary School

Primary
📍1.8 miles awayCB8 9DF

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Paddocks Primary School

Primary
📍1.9 miles awayCB8 0DL

Last inspected: Nov 2018

Good

Laureate Community Academy

Primary
📍2.2 miles awayCB8 0AN

Last inspected: Mar 2019

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: 500 Mbps

⚡ 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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