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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

Cowslips, Cop Street

CT3 2DJ

CANTERBURY

Current

F

36

Potential

C

75

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,848

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,264

potential per year

This property costs approximately £48 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £584 annually.

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a C rating — saving up to £584 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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FA
32,500
Property Value Boost
Investment
£17,500
Payback
~9 yrs
Current Costs
£1,848/yr
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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated Very Poor. Cheapest upgrade with fastest payback — top up to 270mm.

Save £200/yrPayback: ~5 years+3 EPC points
£1,000
Cost
2
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Cavity Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Poor. Cavity fill is quick and cost-effective.

Save £250/yrPayback: ~8 years+4 EPC points
£2,000
Cost
3
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£11,000
Cost
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Air Source Heat Pump

Ultra-efficient heating with £7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

Save £584/yrPayback: ~6 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached house is located in CANTERBURY, CT3 2DJ. The property offers 154m² (1658 sq ft) of spacious living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated F (36/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (75/100). Heating is provided by oil-fired central heating. While effective, oil prices can be volatile and the system produces higher carbon emissions than gas or heat pumps. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. The pitched roof lacks adequate insulation. Topping up loft insulation to 270mm (the recommended depth) typically costs £300-£500 and could save £150-£250 annually, with the investment often paying for itself within 2-3 years. Double glazing is installed, though the efficiency rating suggests older units. Modern low-E double glazing can be up to 40% more efficient than units installed before 2002. Estimated annual energy costs are £1848, comprising £1484 for heating, £207 for hot water, and £157 for lighting. The property produces 11.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(36 points)

Achievable Rating

C(75 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 7 Oct 2016

What's Causing the Poor Energy Rating?

The EPC assessor rated each element of this property. Poor and average ratings are the biggest opportunities for improvement.

🧱 Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, oil

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Average

💡 Lighting

8.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 8% of fixed outlets

Very Poor

Property Information

📍

Full Address

Cowslips

Cop Street

CT3 2DJ

CANTERBURY

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Property Type

House

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1930-1949

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Floor Area

154.0

7.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

11.0 tonnes/year

72 kg/m²

📊

Energy Consumption

282 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in CANTERBURY

CANTERBURY properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (CT3) that have undergone improvement works have seen significant increases in EPC ratings and corresponding reductions in energy bills.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, oil

£1484 /yr

Save £402/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£207 /yr

Save £107/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

8.0% low energy

£157 /yr

Save £75/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayCT3 2JD

Last inspected: Sept 2019

Good

Sandwich Infant School

Primary
📍2.5 miles awayCT13 9HT
?Not yet rated

Preston Primary School

Primary
📍2.5 miles awayCT3 1HB

Last inspected: May 2018

Good

Sandwich Junior School

Primary
📍2.7 miles awayCT13 0AS

Last inspected: Mar 2022

Outstanding

Sandwich Technology School

Secondary
📍2.8 miles awayCT13 0FA

Last inspected: May 2019

Good

Sir Roger Manwood's School

Secondary
📍2.9 miles awayCT13 9JX

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Good

Eastry Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍3.1 miles awayCT13 0LR

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Minster Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍3.2 miles awayCT12 4PS

Last inspected: Jan 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

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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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