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85 Thames Side

TW18 2HF

STAINES-UPON-THAMES

Current

C

72

Potential

B

81

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in STAINES-UPON-THAMES, TW18 2HF. The property offers 175m² (1884 sq ft) of spacious living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a 1990s-era home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (72/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (81/100). 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 £1041, comprising £763 for heating, £132 for hot water, and £146 for lighting. The property produces 4.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. The property last sold in May 2024 for £780,000.

How Does 85 Thames Side Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 72/100, this STAINES-UPON-THAMES property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £1041 are approximately £759 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 175m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²).

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the TW18 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property72
Average60
+20% better
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vs STAINES-UPON-THAMES

This property72
Average63
+14% better
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vs TW18

This property72
Average61
+18% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 72/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £365/year more than the STAINES-UPON-THAMES average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(72 points)

Potential Rating

B(81 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 12 Oct 2022

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Property Information

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Full Address

85 Thames Side

TW18 2HF

STAINES-UPON-THAMES

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1991-1995

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Floor Area

175.0

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

72 / 100

Potential: 81

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CO₂ Emissions

4.9 tonnes/year

28 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

158 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

12 Oct 2022

marketed sale

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About STAINES-UPON-THAMES

STAINES-UPON-THAMES is situated in Middlesex, South East. Properties in STAINES-UPON-THAMES have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). The TW18 postcode district contains over 10200 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£780,000

10 May 2024

Type: Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£763.0/yr

Save £73/yr

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Hot Water

£132.0/yr

Save £50/yr

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Lighting

80.0% low energy

£146.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 200 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

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayTW18 2EF
?Not yet rated

Thorpe Lea Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayTW20 8DY

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

Riverbridge Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayTW18 2EF

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

The Magna Carta School

Secondary
📍0.7 miles awayTW18 3HJ

Last inspected: Jun 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Hythe Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayTW18 3HD

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

Buckland Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayTW18 1NB

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

The Matthew Arnold School

Secondary
📍1.2 miles awayTW18 1PF

Last inspected: Jun 2018

Good

Laleham CofE VA Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayTW18 1SB

Last inspected: Oct 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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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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