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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

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63, Seaton Road

ME7 4BL

GILLINGHAM

Current

F

23

Potential

F

24

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,359

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,311

potential per year

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a F rating — saving up to £48 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Current Costs
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External Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Very Poor. External insulation can dramatically cut heat loss.

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

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This terraced house is located in GILLINGHAM, ME7 4BL. The property offers 68.317m² (735 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated F (23/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs £8,000-£14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1359, comprising £1219 for heating, £72 for hot water, and £68 for lighting. The property produces 4.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. The property last sold in December 2016 for £231,500.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(23 points)

Achievable Rating

F(24 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 26 Aug 2009

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

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Good

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

No system present: electric heaters assumed

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Good

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy — No low energy lighting

Very Poor

Property Information

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Full Address

63, Seaton Road

ME7 4BL

GILLINGHAM

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

68.317

5.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

4.9 tonnes/year

72 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

474 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in GILLINGHAM

GILLINGHAM properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (ME7) 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

No system present: electric heaters assumed

£1219 /yr

Save £48/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£72 /yr

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy

£68 /yr

💷 Sales History

Note: EPC improvements typically add 3–5% per band to property value. Moving from F to F could add significant value.

£231,500

S

Dec 2016

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

The Robert Napier School

Secondary
📍0.2 miles awayME7 2LX

Last inspected: Jan 2019

Good

Byron Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayME7 5XX

Last inspected: Jun 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Chatham Grammar

Secondary
📍0.4 miles awayME5 7EH

Last inspected: May 2018

Good

Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayME7 4HG

Last inspected: Dec 2019

Good

Barnsole Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayME7 2JG

Last inspected: Nov 2021

⚠️Requires improvement

The Academy of Woodlands

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayME7 2DU

Last inspected: Dec 2019

Good

Luton Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayME4 5AW
?Not yet rated

Featherby Junior School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayME8 6BT

Last inspected: Jun 2022

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
⬇️

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

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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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