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Energy Performance Certificate

8 Bembridge Close, Heckington

NG34 9XP

SLEAFORD

Current

B

85

Potential

B

91

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in SLEAFORD, NG34 9XP. The property offers 170m² (1830 sq ft) of spacious living space. It is a recently constructed modern home. 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 £1100, comprising £736 for heating, £175 for hot water, and £189 for lighting. The property produces 2.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in February 2024 for £395,000.

How Does 8 Bembridge Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 85/100, this SLEAFORD property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £1100 are approximately £700 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 170m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 2.3 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 NG34 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 SLEAFORD

This property85
Average62
+37% better
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vs NG34

This property85
Average61
+39% 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: £308/year more than the SLEAFORD 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(91 points)

Based on assessment dated 16 Jan 2024

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Property Information

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Full Address

8 Bembridge Close

Heckington

NG34 9XP

SLEAFORD

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

2021

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Floor Area

170.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

85 / 100

Potential: 91

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CO₂ Emissions

2.3 tonnes/year

13 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

82 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

16 Jan 2024

new dwelling

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About SLEAFORD

SLEAFORD is situated in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands. Properties in SLEAFORD have an average EPC rating of D (score 62/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. The NG34 postcode district contains over 15500 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£395,000

9 February 2024

Type: Semi-Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas

£736/yr

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Hot Water

£175/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£189/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.26 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.11 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.15 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Heating System

Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

Gas: mains gas

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayNG34 9RX

Last inspected: Mar 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Helpringham School

Primary
📍2 miles awayNG34 0RD

Last inspected: Jun 2018

Good

The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍2.5 miles awayNG34 9NU

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

William Alvey School

Primary
📍4.1 miles awayNG34 7EA

Last inspected: Mar 2022

Good

Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy

Secondary
📍4.2 miles awayNG34 7RS

Last inspected: Nov 2017

Good

Church Lane Primary School & Nursery

Primary
📍4.3 miles awayNG34 7DF

Last inspected: Oct 2014

Outstanding

Carre's Grammar School

Secondary
📍4.4 miles awayNG34 7DD

Last inspected: Jun 2022

?Serious Weaknesses

St George's Academy

Secondary
📍4.4 miles awayNG34 7PP

Last inspected: Jan 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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Area Safety

Very Low Crime10 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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Anti-social behaviour

3 incidents (30%)

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Vehicle crime

2 incidents (20%)

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violent crime

2 incidents (20%)

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Criminal damage

1 incidents (10%)

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Weapons

1 incidents (10%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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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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