Energy Performance Certificate
Boughton Cottage, Mill Lane
TN27 8NN
ASHFORD
Current
B
82
Potential
B
85
At a Glance
About This Property
This detached house is located in ASHFORD, TN27 8NN. The property offers 281m² (3025 sq ft) of generously-sized living space. With an EPC rating of B (82/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. 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. Estimated annual energy costs are £1608, comprising £1113 for heating, £407 for hot water, and £88 for lighting. The property produces 0.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.
How Does Boughton Cottage Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 82/100, this ASHFORD property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. At £1608 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. At 281m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). CO2 emissions of 0.9 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 TN27 postcode district.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs ASHFORD
vs TN27
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 82/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 15% nationally
Energy Costs: £930/year more than the ASHFORD average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
Based on assessment dated 21 Aug 2025
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Property Information
Full Address
Boughton Cottage
Mill Lane
Smarden
TN27 8NN
ASHFORD
Property Type
House
Detached
Construction Age
2022
Floor Area
281.0 m²
NaN total rooms
NaN heated
Tenure
Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling for which the intended tenure in not known. It is not to be used for an existing dwelling
Efficiency Score
82 / 100
Potential: 85
CO₂ Emissions
0.9 tonnes/year
3 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
31 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
21 Aug 2025
new dwelling
About ASHFORD
ASHFORD is situated in Kent, South East. Properties in ASHFORD have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £435 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The TN27 postcode district contains over 4600 registered properties.
Location & Nearby Area
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Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric
£1113.0/yr
Hot Water
£407.0/yr
Lighting
100.0% low energy
£88.0/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Average thermal transmittance 0.18 W/m-¦K
Roof
Average thermal transmittance 0.11 W/m-¦K
Windows
High performance glazing
Floor
Average thermal transmittance 0.11 W/m-¦K
Heating System
Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric
Main Fuel
Electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff
Lighting
Excelent lighting efficiency
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View UK Property Insights →Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
Smarden Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: May 2023
Bethersden Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jun 2023
Pluckley Church of England Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jun 2019
Egerton Church of England Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Oct 2023
Headcorn Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: May 2022
John Mayne Church of England Primary School
PrimaryHigh Halden Church of England Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Feb 2022
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Dec 2018
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.
Broadband & Connectivity
Average download speed: 165 Mbps
Download Speed
Upload Speed
Available Providers
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
The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences very low crime levels
Most Common Incidents
April 2026violent crime
2 incidents (67%)
Burglary
1 incidents (33%)
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.
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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.