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Flat 2 17 Drum Lane

TN23 1LQ

Ashford

Current

C

71

Potential

C

71

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached flat is located in Ashford, TN23 1LQ. The property offers 39m² (420 sq ft) of compact living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is a modern property built in the 2000s. The property holds an EPC rating of C (71/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. 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 £590, comprising £354 for heating, £193 for hot water, and £43 for lighting. The property produces 1.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.

How Does Flat 2 17 Drum Lane Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 71/100, this Ashford property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £590 are approximately £1210 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. With 39m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². CO2 emissions of 1.5 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 TN23 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property71
Average60
+18% better
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vs Ashford

This property71
Average77
-8% below
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vs TN23

This property71
Average66
+8% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 71/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £161/year more than the Ashford average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(71 points)

Potential Rating

C(71 points)

Based on assessment dated 17 Nov 2022

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Property Information

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Full Address

Flat 2 17 Drum Lane

TN23 1LQ

Ashford

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Property Type

Flat

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 2003-2006

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Floor Area

39.0

2.0 total rooms

2.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (private)

Efficiency Score

71 / 100

Potential: 71

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CO₂ Emissions

1.5 tonnes/year

38 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

225 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

17 Nov 2022

rental

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About Ashford

Ashford is situated in Kent, South East. Properties in Ashford have an average EPC rating of C (score 77/100). The TN23 postcode district contains over 15300 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Warm air, Electricaire

£354.0/yr

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Hot Water

£193.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£43.0/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

Solid, insulated (assumed)

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Heating System

Warm air, Electricaire

Very Poor

Main Fuel

electricity (not community)

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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

Ashford, St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayTN23 1ND

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

Victoria Road Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayTN23 7HQ

Last inspected: Jan 2019

Good

Highworth Grammar School

Secondary
📍0.4 miles awayTN24 8UD

Last inspected: Jun 2013

Outstanding

St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayTN24 8QN

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

Chilmington Green Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayTN23 3DS

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Good

The North School

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awayTN24 8AL
?Not yet rated

Ashford Oaks Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayTN23 4QR

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayTN23 4RB

Last inspected: Dec 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

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

📡Standard Broadband

Average download speed: 20 Mbps

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Download Speed

Minimum:10 Mbps
Average:20 Mbps
Maximum:67 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:3 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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Area Safety

Higher Crime301 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

89 incidents (30%)

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Anti-social behaviour

71 incidents (24%)

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Criminal damage

38 incidents (13%)

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Shoplifting

31 incidents (10%)

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Theft

23 incidents (8%)

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

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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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