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Flat 10 Blackhorse Court, Wheeler Street

TN27 9ST

ASHFORD

Current

D

61

Potential

D

66

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced flat is located in ASHFORD, TN27 9ST. The property offers 49m² (527 sq ft) of compact living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. With an EPC rating of D (61/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. The property has modern timber frame or system-built walls, which typically offer good insulation properties when properly maintained. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £583, comprising £311 for heating, £215 for hot water, and £57 for lighting. The property produces 2.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. For landlords: This rental property with a D rating is positioned above the current minimum standard. With proposed changes to require a C rating by 2028, modest improvements now could future-proof your compliance.

How Does Flat 10 Blackhorse Court Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 61/100, this ASHFORD property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £583 are approximately £1217 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. With 49m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². At 2.3 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 TN27 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property61
Average60
+2% better
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vs ASHFORD

This property61
Average63
-3% below
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vs TN27

This property61
Average59
+3% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 61/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £95/year less than the ASHFORD average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(61 points)

Potential Rating

D(66 points)

Based on assessment dated 6 Mar 2013

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Property Information

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Full Address

Flat 10 Blackhorse Court

Wheeler Street

Headcorn

TN27 9ST

ASHFORD

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Property Type

Flat

End-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1983-1990

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Floor Area

49.0

2.0 total rooms

2.0 heated

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Tenure

rental (private)

Efficiency Score

61 / 100

Potential: 66

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CO₂ Emissions

2.3 tonnes/year

48 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

271 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

6 Mar 2013

marketed sale

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About ASHFORD

ASHFORD is situated in Kent, South East. Properties in ASHFORD have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). Heating costs are £367 below the ASHFORD average, offering good value. The TN27 postcode district contains over 4600 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Room heaters, electric

£311.0/yr

Save £46/yr

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Hot Water

£215.0/yr

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Lighting

17.0% low energy

£57.0/yr

Save £26/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

(other premises below)

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Heating System

Room heaters, electric

Very Poor

Main Fuel

electricity (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets

Poor

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Headcorn Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayTN27 9QT

Last inspected: May 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Frittenden Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍2.6 miles awayTN17 2DD

Last inspected: Nov 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Smarden Primary School

Primary
📍2.8 miles awayTN27 8ND

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Ulcombe Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍3 miles awayME17 1DU

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Good

Staplehurst School

Primary
📍3.6 miles awayTN12 0LZ

Last inspected: Jan 2022

Good

John Mayne Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍3.6 miles awayTN27 8AL
?Not yet rated

Sutton Valence Primary School

Primary
📍3.8 miles awayME17 3HT

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Kingswood Primary School

Primary
📍4.2 miles awayME17 3QF

Last inspected: Jul 2022

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

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

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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