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Energy Performance Certificate

Brackenside, Pear Tree Lane

DA12 3JX

GRAVESEND

Current

B

85

Potential

A

92

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in GRAVESEND, DA12 3JX. The property offers 214m² (2303 sq ft) of generously-sized living space. With an EPC rating of B (85/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (92/100). 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. Estimated annual energy costs are £761, comprising £428 for heating, £222 for hot water, and £111 for lighting. The property produces 2.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does Brackenside Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 85/100, this GRAVESEND property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £761 are approximately £1039 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 214m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 2.4 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 DA12 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property85
Average60
+42% better
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vs GRAVESEND

This property85
Average62
+37% better
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vs DA12

This property85
Average61
+39% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 85/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £96/year more than the GRAVESEND average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

B(85 points)

Potential Rating

A(92 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 23 Jul 2018

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Property Information

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Full Address

Brackenside

Pear Tree Lane

Shorne

DA12 3JX

GRAVESEND

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

NO DATA!

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Floor Area

214.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

85 / 100

Potential: 92

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CO₂ Emissions

2.4 tonnes/year

11 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

66 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

23 Jul 2018

new dwelling

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About GRAVESEND

GRAVESEND is situated in Kent, South East. Properties in GRAVESEND have an average EPC rating of D (score 62/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £237 below the GRAVESEND average, offering good value. The DA12 postcode district contains over 15700 registered properties.

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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

£428.0/yr

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Hot Water

£222.0/yr

Save £84/yr

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Lighting

89.0% low energy

£111.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.16 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.18 W/m-¦K

Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.15 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Heating System

Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric

Good

Main Fuel

Electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 89% of fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Shorne Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayDA12 3DU

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Bligh Primary School (Infants)

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayME2 2XJ
?Not yet rated

Bligh Primary School (Juniors)

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayME2 2XJ

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Strood Academy

Secondary
📍1.4 miles awayME2 2SX

Last inspected: Dec 2021

Good

Higham Primary School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayME3 7JL

Last inspected: Jun 2018

Good

Elaine Primary School

Primary
📍1.9 miles awayME2 2YN

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Good

Cobham Primary School

Primary
📍2 miles awayDA12 3BN

Last inspected: Nov 2012

Outstanding

Cedar Children's Academy

Primary
📍2 miles awayME2 2JP

Last inspected: May 2019

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

📶Fast Broadband

Average download speed: 51 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:51 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:8 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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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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