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Energy Performance Certificate

8 Caron Close

BN15 8BU

LANCING

Current

C

69

Potential

C

76

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached bungalow is located in LANCING, BN15 8BU. The property offers 132m² (1421 sq ft) of spacious living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. The property holds an EPC rating of C (69/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. Double glazing is installed, though the efficiency rating suggests older units. Modern low-E double glazing can be up to 40% more efficient than units installed before 2002. Estimated annual energy costs are £1579, comprising £1149 for heating, £274 for hot water, and £156 for lighting. The property produces 3.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 8 Caron Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 69/100, this LANCING property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. At £1579 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. At 132m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 3.4 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 BN15 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property69
Average60
+15% better
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vs LANCING

This property69
Average59
+17% better
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vs BN15

This property69
Average59
+17% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 69/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £883/year more than the LANCING average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(69 points)

Potential Rating

C(76 points)

Based on assessment dated 20 Oct 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

8 Caron Close

BN15 8BU

LANCING

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Property Type

Bungalow

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

132.0

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

69 / 100

Potential: 76

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CO₂ Emissions

3.4 tonnes/year

26 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

154 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

20 Oct 2025

marketed sale

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About LANCING

LANCING is situated in East Sussex, South East. Properties in LANCING have an average EPC rating of D (score 59/100). Heating costs are £453 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The BN15 postcode district contains over 9200 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the LANCING area.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1149.0/yr

Save £100/yr

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Hot Water

£274.0/yr

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Lighting

50.0% low energy

£156.0/yr

Save £73/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Below average lighting efficiency

Poor
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Seaside Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayBN15 8DL
?Not yet rated

The Globe Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayBN15 9NZ

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

The Sir Robert Woodard Academy

Secondary
📍0.9 miles awayBN15 9QZ

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

North Lancing Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayBN15 0PT

Last inspected: Oct 2018

Good

Sompting Village Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayBN15 0BU

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing

Secondary
📍1.7 miles awayBN11 2JX

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Lyndhurst Infant School

Primary
📍1.7 miles awayBN11 2DG

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Swiss Gardens Primary School

Primary
📍1.9 miles awayBN43 5WH

Last inspected: May 2023

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

Above Average116 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has slightly above average crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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Anti-social behaviour

35 incidents (30%)

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violent crime

28 incidents (24%)

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Criminal damage

17 incidents (15%)

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Public order

10 incidents (9%)

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Theft

9 incidents (8%)

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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