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Bacchus, Gibraltar Lane

CT18 7AE

FOLKESTONE

Current

C

74

Potential

B

81

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in FOLKESTONE, CT18 7AE. The property offers 203m² (2185 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a recently constructed modern home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (74/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (81/100). This property benefits from a air source heat pump system, which can deliver 3-4 units of heat for every unit of electricity used. Heat pumps are eligible for the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, making them increasingly popular for UK homes seeking to reduce carbon emissions. The property has modern timber frame or system-built walls, which typically offer good insulation properties when properly maintained. The roof space has been converted to living space, with insulation between the rafters. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £2963, comprising £2214 for heating, £517 for hot water, and £232 for lighting. The property produces 4.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home.

How Does Bacchus Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 74/100, this FOLKESTONE property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Energy costs of £2963 annually are £1163 above the UK average. Improvements could reduce bills significantly. At 203m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 4.2 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 CT18 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property74
Average60
+23% better
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vs FOLKESTONE

This property74
Average62
+19% better
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vs CT18

This property74
Average63
+17% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 74/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £2265/year more than the FOLKESTONE 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(74 points)

Potential Rating

B(81 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 8 Aug 2023

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Property Information

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Full Address

Bacchus

Gibraltar Lane

Hawkinge

CT18 7AE

FOLKESTONE

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 2012 onwards

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Floor Area

203.0

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (private)

Efficiency Score

74 / 100

Potential: 81

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CO₂ Emissions

4.2 tonnes/year

21 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

122 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

8 Aug 2023

rental

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About FOLKESTONE

FOLKESTONE is situated in Kent, South East. Properties in FOLKESTONE have an average EPC rating of D (score 62/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £1516 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The CT18 postcode district contains over 4600 registered properties. As a modern build, this property benefits from contemporary construction standards and improved energy efficiency requirements.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric

£2214.0/yr

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Hot Water

£517.0/yr

Save £223/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£232.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)

Very Good
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Roof

Roof room(s), insulated (assumed)

Very Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, insulated (assumed)

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Heating System

Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric

Poor

Main Fuel

electricity (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

The Churchill School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayCT18 7RH
?Not yet rated

Hawkinge Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayCT18 7BN

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Outstanding

Folkestone Academy

Secondary
📍1.1 miles awayCT19 5FP

Last inspected: Apr 2022

Good

Folkestone Primary

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayCT19 5FP

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Harcourt Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayCT19 4NE

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

Turner Free School

Secondary
📍1.2 miles awayCT19 4PB

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Good

Morehall Primary School and Nursery

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayCT19 4PN

Last inspected: Oct 2019

Good

The Harvey Grammar School

Secondary
📍1.4 miles awayCT19 5JY

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Outstanding

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

📶Fast Broadband

Average download speed: 58 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:58 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:9 Mbps
Maximum:50 Mbps

Available Providers

BTSkyTalkTalkPlusnet

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

Low Crime55 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has low crime compared to national averages

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

17 incidents (31%)

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Anti-social behaviour

13 incidents (24%)

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Shoplifting

8 incidents (15%)

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Drugs

6 incidents (11%)

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Theft

4 incidents (7%)

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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