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Energy Performance Certificate

Flat 3, Simons Court

CT3 3BW

CANTERBURY

Current

D

65

Potential

C

76

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached flat is located in CANTERBURY, CT3 3BW. The property offers 42m² (452 sq ft) of compact living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is a 1990s-era home. With an EPC rating of D (65/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (76/100). The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. 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 £989, comprising £641 for heating, £289 for hot water, and £59 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 3 Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 65/100, this CANTERBURY property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £989 are approximately £811 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. With 42m² 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 CT3 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property65
Average60
+8% better
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vs CANTERBURY

This property65
Average62
+5% better
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vs CT3

This property65
Average63
+3% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 65/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £280/year more than the CANTERBURY average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(65 points)

Potential Rating

C(76 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 21 Nov 2024

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Property Information

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Full Address

Flat 3

Simons Court

Dorman Avenue North

CT3 3BW

CANTERBURY

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Property Type

Flat

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1991-1995

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Floor Area

42.0

2.0 total rooms

2.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (private)

Efficiency Score

65 / 100

Potential: 76

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CO₂ Emissions

2.3 tonnes/year

56 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

329 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

21 Nov 2024

rental

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About CANTERBURY

CANTERBURY is situated in Kent, South East. Properties in CANTERBURY have an average EPC rating of D (score 62/100). The CT3 postcode district contains over 6900 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Room heaters, electric

£641.0/yr

Save £254/yr

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Hot Water

£289.0/yr

Save £71/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£59.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

(another dwelling 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 all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Aylesham Primary School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayCT3 3BS

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Aylesham

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayCT3 3AS

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

Adisham Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayCT3 3JW

Last inspected: Jul 2017

Outstanding

Nonington Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayCT15 4LB

Last inspected: Apr 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Goodnestone Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.8 miles awayCT3 1PQ

Last inspected: Jan 2019

Good

Barham Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍2.4 miles awayCT4 6NX

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Wingham Primary School

Primary
📍2.9 miles awayCT3 1BD

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

Eythorne Elvington Community Primary School

Primary
📍3.4 miles awayCT15 4AN

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Outstanding

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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Area Safety

Low Crime33 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has low crime compared to national averages

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

18 incidents (55%)

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Shoplifting

5 incidents (15%)

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Criminal damage

3 incidents (9%)

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Anti-social behaviour

2 incidents (6%)

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Theft

2 incidents (6%)

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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