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Energy Performance Certificate

Gowans, Singleton Road

TN23 3BA

ASHFORD

Current

E

47

Potential

E

53

๐Ÿ“… Upcoming Regulation Change โ€” Plan Ahead

The government has proposed raising the minimum EPC standard to C by 2028 for new rental tenancies and 2030 for all tenancies. This E-rated property would need to improve by two bands to comply. Acting now costs less and avoids deadline pressure.

Now

E

Current rating

Target (2028)

C

Minimum required

Achievable

E

With improvements

Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

ยฃ1,193

estimated per year

UK Average

ยฃ1,800

per year

After Improvements

ยฃ1,068

potential per year

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach E โ€” saving up to ยฃ125/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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ยฃ21,500
Payback
~15 yrs
Current Costs
ยฃ1,193/yr
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About This E-Rated Property

This detached house is located in ASHFORD, TN23 3BA. The property offers 108.51mยฒ (1168 sq ft) of good-sized living space. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. The property has an EPC rating of E (47/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. Heating is provided by oil-fired central heating. While effective, oil prices can be volatile and the system produces higher carbon emissions than gas or heat pumps. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. 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 ยฃ1193, comprising ยฃ811 for heating, ยฃ283 for hot water, and ยฃ99 for lighting. The property produces 7.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
C69-80
D55-68
E39-54
Current
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

E(47 points)

Achievable Rating

E(53 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 23 Jun 2009

Building Elements โ€” Improvement Opportunities

Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.

๐Ÿงฑ Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Good

๐Ÿ—๏ธ Roof

Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation

Good

๐ŸชŸ Windows

Partial double glazing

Very Poor

๐Ÿ“ฆ Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Boiler and radiators, oil

Average

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

NaN

Poor

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

9.0% low energy โ€” Low energy lighting in 9% of fixed outlets

Very Poor

Property Information

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Full Address

Gowans

Singleton Road

TN23 3BA

ASHFORD

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Property Type

House

Detached

๐Ÿ“…

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

108.51 mยฒ

NaN total rooms

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

7.2 tonnes/year

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Energy Consumption

319 kWh/mยฒ/year

E-Rated Properties in ASHFORD

ASHFORD has a mix of older and newer housing stock. E-rated properties in this area typically pre-date modern insulation standards but are strong candidates for improvement โ€” particularly insulation and heating system upgrades, which can lift ratings by two or more bands.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs โ€” Current vs Potential

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Boiler and radiators, oil

ยฃ811 /yr

Save ยฃ13/yr

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

ยฃ283 /yr

Save ยฃ65/yr

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

9.0% low energy

ยฃ99 /yr

Save ยฃ47/yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Great Chart Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขTN23 5LB

Last inspected: Jun 2023

โญOutstanding

Godinton Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขTN23 3JR

Last inspected: Mar 2018

โœ“Good

The John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขTN23 5LW

Last inspected: Nov 2021

โœ“Good

Beaver Green Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขTN23 5DA

Last inspected: Mar 2023

โœ“Good

Ashford Oaks Community Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขTN23 4QR

Last inspected: Mar 2023

โœ“Good

Chilmington Green Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.1 miles awayโ€ขTN23 3DS

Last inspected: Dec 2022

โœ“Good

St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School, Ashford

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.1 miles awayโ€ขTN23 4RB

Last inspected: Dec 2022

โš ๏ธRequires improvement

Repton Manor Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.2 miles awayโ€ขTN23 3RX

Last inspected: Mar 2018

โœ“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

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

โšก 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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