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Energy Performance Certificate

Dexter House, Barnsole Road

CT3 1LE

Kent

Current

B

86

Potential

B

90

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in Kent, CT3 1LE. The property offers 332m² (3574 sq ft) of generously-sized living space. With an EPC rating of B (86/100), 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 £1573, comprising £1134 for heating, £225 for hot water, and £214 for lighting. The property produces 3.1 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does Dexter House Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 86/100, this Kent property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. At £1573 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. At 332m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 3.1 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 CT3 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property86
Average60
+43% better
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vs Kent

This property86
Average80
+8% better
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vs CT3

This property86
Average63
+37% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 86/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £1187/year more than the Kent average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

B(86 points)

Potential Rating

B(90 points)

Based on assessment dated 1 Aug 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

Dexter House

Barnsole Road

Staple

CT3 1LE

Kent

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

2023

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Floor Area

332.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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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

86 / 100

Potential: 90

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CO₂ Emissions

3.1 tonnes/year

9 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

56 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

1 Aug 2025

new dwelling

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About Kent

Kent is situated in Kent, South East. Properties in Kent have an average EPC rating of C (score 80/100). Heating costs are £748 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The CT3 postcode district contains over 6900 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

£1134.0/yr

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Hot Water

£225.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£214.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.17 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.12 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.12 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 all fixed outlets

Very Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayCT3 2JD

Last inspected: Sept 2019

Good

Goodnestone Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.8 miles awayCT3 1PQ

Last inspected: Jan 2019

Good

Eastry Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍2 miles awayCT13 0LR

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Wingham Primary School

Primary
📍2.4 miles awayCT3 1BD

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

Sandwich Technology School

Secondary
📍3.1 miles awayCT13 0FA

Last inspected: May 2019

Good

Sandwich Junior School

Primary
📍3.1 miles awayCT13 0AS

Last inspected: Mar 2022

Outstanding

Nonington Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍3.1 miles awayCT15 4LB

Last inspected: Apr 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Preston Primary School

Primary
📍3.2 miles awayCT3 1HB

Last inspected: May 2018

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

Superfast Broadband

Average download speed: 165 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:165 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:25 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.

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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