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8 Wittersham Close

ME5 7NA

CHATHAM

Current

C

78

Potential

B

89

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in CHATHAM, ME5 7NA. The property offers 95mยฒ (1023 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. The property holds an EPC rating of C (78/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (89/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ529, comprising ยฃ368 for heating, ยฃ85 for hot water, and ยฃ76 for lighting. The property produces 2.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in July 2025 for ยฃ265,000, with 3 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 8 Wittersham Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 78/100, this CHATHAM property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of ยฃ529 are approximately ยฃ1271 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. The 95mยฒ floor area is above the UK average of 87mยฒ. CO2 emissions of 2.2 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the ME5 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property78
Average60
+30% better
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vs CHATHAM

This property78
Average63
+24% better
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vs ME5

This property78
Average61
+28% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 78/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ64/year less than the CHATHAM average

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
Potential
C69-80
Current
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

C(78 points)

Potential Rating

B(89 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 24 Feb 2022

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Property Information

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Full Address

8 Wittersham Close

ME5 7NA

CHATHAM

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1983-1990

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Floor Area

95.0 mยฒ

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

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Efficiency Score

78 / 100

Potential: 89

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

2.2 tonnes/year

23 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

130 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

24 Feb 2022

marketed sale

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About CHATHAM

CHATHAM is situated in Kent, South East. Properties in CHATHAM have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are ยฃ225 below the CHATHAM average, offering good value. The ME5 postcode district contains over 15300 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

ยฃ265,000

RECENT

18 July 2025

Type: Terraced

โ†—+ยฃ60,000(+29.3%)

vs previous sale

ยฃ205,000

29 January 2019

Type: Terraced

โ†—+ยฃ40,000(+24.2%)

vs previous sale

ยฃ165,000

29 May 2015

Type: Terraced

Market Insights: This property has sold 3 times since 2015. Value has increased by 60.6% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ368.0/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ85.0/yr

Save ยฃ28/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

ยฃ76.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good
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Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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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

Maundene School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.2 miles awayโ€ขME5 7QB

Last inspected: Jun 2022

โœ“Good

Walderslade Girls' School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขME5 0LE

Last inspected: Feb 2023

?Special Measures

Greenacre Academy

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขME5 0LP

Last inspected: Mar 2023

?Serious Weaknesses

St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขME5 0NF

Last inspected: Feb 2013

โญOutstanding

Kingfisher Community Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขME5 7NX

Last inspected: Sept 2019

โœ“Good

Walderslade Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขME5 8BJ

Last inspected: Nov 2018

โœ“Good

Lordswood School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขME5 8NN

Last inspected: Jan 2019

โœ“Good

Oaklands School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขME5 0QS

Last inspected: Jul 2023

โœ“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

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

โšก 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.

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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.

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