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Flat 4 Plaza Court, East Street

ME10 4RS

SITTINGBOURNE

Current

C

78

Potential

B

82

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached flat is located in SITTINGBOURNE, ME10 4RS. The property offers 29.89m² (322 sq ft) of compact living space with 1 habitable room. It is built during the 1980s construction period. The property holds an EPC rating of C (78/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (82/100). The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. Double glazing is installed, though the efficiency rating suggests older units. Modern low-E double glazing can be up to 40% more efficient than units installed before 2002. Estimated annual energy costs are £349, comprising £275 for heating, £51 for hot water, and £23 for lighting. The property produces 1.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.

How Does Flat 4 Plaza Court Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 78/100, this SITTINGBOURNE property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £349 are approximately £1451 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. With 29.89m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². CO2 emissions of 1.4 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 ME10 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property78
Average60
+30% better
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vs SITTINGBOURNE

This property78
Average64
+22% better
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vs ME10

This property78
Average63
+24% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 78/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £283/year less than the SITTINGBOURNE average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(78 points)

Potential Rating

B(82 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 11 May 2010

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Property Information

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Full Address

Flat 4 Plaza Court

East Street

ME10 4RS

SITTINGBOURNE

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Property Type

Flat

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1976-1982

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Floor Area

29.89

1.0 total rooms

1.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

78 / 100

Potential: 82

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CO₂ Emissions

1.4 tonnes/year

48 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

290 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

11 May 2010

marketed sale

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About SITTINGBOURNE

SITTINGBOURNE is situated in Kent, South East. Properties in SITTINGBOURNE have an average EPC rating of D (score 64/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £357 below the SITTINGBOURNE average, offering good value. The ME10 postcode district contains over 17800 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Warm air, mains gas

£275.0/yr

Save £37/yr

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Hot Water

£51.0/yr

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Lighting

50.0% low energy

£23.0/yr

Save £7/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)

Average
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Roof

(another dwelling above)

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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Warm air, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas - this is for backwards compatibility only and should not be used

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets

Good

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Broadband & Connectivity

📶Fast Broadband

Average download speed: 69 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:10 Mbps
Average:69 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:18 Mbps
Maximum:100 Mbps

Available Providers

BTVirgin MediaSkyTalkTalkEE

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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