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Flat 16, Oakham Court

SS9 3EX

LEIGH-ON-SEA

Current

C

77

Potential

B

82

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced flat is located in LEIGH-ON-SEA, SS9 3EX. The property offers 42mยฒ (452 sq ft) of compact living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. The property holds an EPC rating of C (77/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (82/100). The property uses electric storage heaters, which charge overnight on cheaper electricity tariffs. While having low installation costs, running costs are typically higher than gas central heating. A heat pump could reduce electricity use by 60-70%. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ450, comprising ยฃ205 for heating, ยฃ187 for hot water, and ยฃ58 for lighting. The property produces 2.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does Flat 16 Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 77/100, this LEIGH-ON-SEA property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of ยฃ450 are approximately ยฃ1350 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. With 42mยฒ of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87mยฒ. CO2 emissions of 2.2 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the SS9 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property77
Average60
+28% better
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vs LEIGH-ON-SEA

This property77
Average56
+38% better
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vs SS9

This property77
Average55
+40% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 77/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ372/year less than the LEIGH-ON-SEA average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(77 points)

Potential Rating

B(82 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 19 Mar 2022

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Property Information

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Full Address

Flat 16

Oakham Court

135 Manchester Drive

SS9 3EX

LEIGH-ON-SEA

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Property Type

Flat

Enclosed Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1983-1990

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Floor Area

42.0 mยฒ

2.0 total rooms

2.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

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Efficiency Score

77 / 100

Potential: 82

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

2.2 tonnes/year

52 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

309 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

19 Mar 2022

marketed sale

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About LEIGH-ON-SEA

LEIGH-ON-SEA is situated in Essex, East of England. Properties in LEIGH-ON-SEA have an average EPC rating of D (score 56/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are ยฃ617 below the LEIGH-ON-SEA average, offering good value. The SS9 postcode district contains over 16200 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Electric storage heaters

ยฃ205.0/yr

Save ยฃ75/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ187.0/yr

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Lighting

67.0% low energy

ยฃ58.0/yr

Save ยฃ14/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

(another dwelling above)

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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Electric storage heaters

Average
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Main Fuel

electricity (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets

Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Darlinghurst Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขSS9 3JS

Last inspected: Jun 2019

โœ“Good

Blenheim Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขSS9 4HX

Last inspected: Jan 2020

โญOutstanding

Westcliff High School for Girls

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขSS0 0BS
?Not yet rated

Westcliff High School for Boys Academy

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขSS0 0BP
?Not yet rated

West Leigh Infant School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขSS9 2JB

Last inspected: Oct 2018

โœ“Good

West Leigh Junior School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขSS9 2JB

Last inspected: Nov 2021

โญOutstanding

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขSS9 3HS

Last inspected: Sept 2022

โœ“Good

Leigh North Street Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขSS9 1QE

Last inspected: Mar 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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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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