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Energy Performance Certificate

Flat 2, 191, Kingsway

BN3 4FB

HOVE

Current

B

83

Potential

B

83

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached flat is located in HOVE, BN3 4FB. The property offers 112m² (1206 sq ft) of good-sized living space. With an EPC rating of B (83/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. Estimated annual energy costs are £465, comprising £285 for heating, £108 for hot water, and £72 for lighting. The property produces 1.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.

How Does Flat 2 Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 83/100, this HOVE property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £465 are approximately £1335 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. The 112m² floor area is above 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 BN3 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property83
Average60
+38% better
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vs HOVE

This property83
Average60
+38% better
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vs BN3

This property83
Average59
+41% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 83/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £240/year less than the HOVE 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(83 points)

Potential Rating

B(83 points)

Based on assessment dated 12 Jul 2016

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Property Information

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Full Address

Flat 2

191, Kingsway

BN3 4FB

HOVE

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Property Type

Flat

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

NO DATA!

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Floor Area

112.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

83 / 100

Potential: 83

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CO₂ Emissions

1.5 tonnes/year

14 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

79 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

12 Jul 2016

new dwelling

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About HOVE

HOVE is situated in East Sussex, South East. Properties in HOVE have an average EPC rating of D (score 60/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £420 below the HOVE average, offering good value. The BN3 postcode district contains over 36100 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Community scheme

£285.0/yr

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Hot Water

£108/yr

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Lighting

NaN% low energy

£72/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.21 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

(other premises above)

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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.15 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Heating System

Community scheme

Good

Main Fuel

NO DATA!

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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

West Hove Infant School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayBN3 5JA

Last inspected: Dec 2013

Outstanding

Hove Junior School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayBN3 5JA

Last inspected: Feb 2020

Good

St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayBN3 3YT

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre

Secondary
📍1 miles awayBN3 7BN

Last inspected: Dec 2021

Good

Goldstone Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayBN3 7JW

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

Brunswick Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayBN3 1RP

Last inspected: Jun 2018

Good

St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayBN41 1LB

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

Benfield Primary School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayBN41 1XS

Last inspected: Nov 2019

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: 175 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:175 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:26 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 Crime311 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

95 incidents (31%)

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Anti-social behaviour

67 incidents (22%)

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Shoplifting

40 incidents (13%)

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Public order

28 incidents (9%)

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Theft

22 incidents (7%)

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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