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Energy Performance Certificate

Flat 13, Cliff Apartments

SS0 7QR

WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA

Current

E

48

Potential

E

48

๐Ÿ“… Upcoming Regulation Change โ€” Plan Ahead

The government has proposed raising the minimum EPC standard to C by 2028 for new rental tenancies and 2030 for all tenancies. This E-rated property would need to improve by two bands to comply. Acting now costs less and avoids deadline pressure.

Now

E

Current rating

Target (2028)

C

Minimum required

Achievable

E

With improvements

Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

ยฃ1,288

estimated per year

UK Average

ยฃ1,800

per year

After Improvements

ยฃ1,288

potential per year

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

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About This E-Rated Property

This semi-detached flat is located in WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SS0 7QR. The property offers 55mยฒ (592 sq ft) of modest-sized living space. The property has an EPC rating of E (48/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. The oil-fired central heating has poor efficiency. Oil boilers are more expensive to run than gas and have higher carbon emissions. Consider switching to a heat pump (eligible for ยฃ7,500 BUS grant) for significant long-term savings. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ1288, comprising ยฃ819 for heating, ยฃ423 for hot water, and ยฃ46 for lighting. The property produces 0.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
C69-80
D55-68
E39-54
Current
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

E(48 points)

Achievable Rating

E(48 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 31 Oct 2024

Building Elements โ€” Improvement Opportunities

Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.

๐Ÿงฑ Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.23 W/m-ร‚ยฆK

Very Good

๐Ÿ—๏ธ Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.13 W/m-ร‚ยฆK

Very Good

๐ŸชŸ Windows

High performance glazing

Good

๐Ÿ“ฆ Floor

(other premises below)

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Boiler and radiators, electric

Very Poor

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

100.0% low energy โ€” Good lighting efficiency

Good

Property Information

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Full Address

Flat 13

Cliff Apartments

SS0 7QR

WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA

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Property Type

Flat

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

2023

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Floor Area

55.0 mยฒ

NaN total rooms

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

0.7 tonnes/year

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Energy Consumption

133 kWh/mยฒ/year

E-Rated Properties in WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA

WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA has a mix of older and newer housing stock. E-rated properties in this area typically pre-date modern insulation standards but are strong candidates for improvement โ€” particularly insulation and heating system upgrades, which can lift ratings by two or more bands.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs โ€” Current vs Potential

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Boiler and radiators, electric

ยฃ819 /yr

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

ยฃ423 /yr

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

100.0% low energy

ยฃ46 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Bernard's High School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.1 miles awayโ€ขSS0 7JS

Last inspected: Mar 2023

โœ“Good

Barons Court Primary School and Nursery

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขSS0 7PJ

Last inspected: Mar 2023

โญOutstanding

Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขSS0 7AU

Last inspected: Oct 2018

โœ“Good

St Helen's Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขSS0 7AY

Last inspected: Feb 2023

โœ“Good

St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขSS2 6JH

Last inspected: Feb 2020

โœ“Good

Westborough Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขSS0 9BS

Last inspected: Sept 2021

โš ๏ธRequires improvement

Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery

Primary
๐Ÿ“1 miles awayโ€ขSS1 2NS

Last inspected: Nov 2018

โœ“Good

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.2 miles awayโ€ขSS1 2RF

Last inspected: Jun 2022

โœ“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

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

โšก 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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Area Safety

Higher Crime830 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
๐Ÿ“Š

violent crime

349 incidents (42%)

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Shoplifting

115 incidents (14%)

๐Ÿ”Š

Anti-social behaviour

101 incidents (12%)

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Criminal damage

53 incidents (6%)

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Public order

44 incidents (5%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented.

Data Sources: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Police.uk crime statistics.

Public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.