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Energy Performance Certificate

Frith Barn, Pluckley

TN27 0SY

ASHFORD

Current

C

72

Potential

B

85

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in ASHFORD, TN27 0SY. The property offers 256m² (2756 sq ft) of generously-sized living space. The property holds an EPC rating of C (72/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (85/100). This property benefits from a air source heat pump system, which can deliver 3-4 units of heat for every unit of electricity used. Heat pumps are eligible for the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, making them increasingly popular for UK homes seeking to reduce carbon emissions. Estimated annual energy costs are £1666, comprising £1403 for heating, £147 for hot water, and £116 for lighting. The property produces 4.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home.

How Does Frith Barn Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 72/100, this ASHFORD property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. At £1666 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. At 256m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²).

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the TN27 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property72
Average60
+20% better
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vs ASHFORD

This property72
Average63
+14% better
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vs TN27

This property72
Average59
+22% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 72/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £988/year more than the ASHFORD 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(72 points)

Potential Rating

B(85 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 11 Sept 2019

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Property Information

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Full Address

Frith Barn

Pluckley

TN27 0SY

ASHFORD

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

NO DATA!

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Floor Area

256.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

72 / 100

Potential: 85

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CO₂ Emissions

4.9 tonnes/year

19 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

114 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

11 Sept 2019

none of the above

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About ASHFORD

ASHFORD is situated in Kent, South East. Properties in ASHFORD have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). Heating costs are £725 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The TN27 postcode district contains over 4600 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric

£1403.0/yr

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Hot Water

£147.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£116.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.27 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.37 W/m-¦K

Average
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.43 W/m-¦K

Average
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Heating System

Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric

Good

Main Fuel

Electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff

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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

Pluckley Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayTN27 0QS

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

Egerton Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.7 miles awayTN27 9DR

Last inspected: Oct 2023

Good

Smarden Primary School

Primary
📍2.1 miles awayTN27 8ND

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Bethersden Primary School

Primary
📍3 miles awayTN26 3AH

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Charing Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍4 miles awayTN27 0JN

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

Platts Heath Primary School

Primary
📍4.2 miles awayME17 2NH

Last inspected: Apr 2022

Good

Ulcombe Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍4.7 miles awayME17 1DU

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Good

High Halden Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍4.7 miles awayTN26 3JB

Last inspected: Feb 2022

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

🚀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

Very Low Crime1 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

1 incidents (100%)

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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