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Below Average Efficiency โ€” Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

Ground Floor Flat, 11 Risborough Road

CT19 4JH

FOLKESTONE

Current

E

39

Potential

C

72

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

C

With improvements

โš–๏ธ Landlord Compliance โ€” Current & Future Requirements

This E-rated rental property currently meets the minimum standard (E or above). However, with the proposed upgrade to C by 2028, landlords will need to invest in improvements. Planning now โ€” rather than at the last minute โ€” allows you to take advantage of grants and spread costs.

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Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

ยฃ1,081

estimated per year

UK Average

ยฃ1,800

per year

After Improvements

ยฃ506

potential per year

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ยฃ7,500

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach C โ€” saving up to ยฃ575/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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๐Ÿ’ฐ Save ยฃ1,890/year

With 5 selected upgrades

โšก Bill-Free Living(inc. solar export income)
Journey to A
Eโ†’A
+ยฃ26,000
Property Value Boost
Investment
ยฃ27,000
Payback
~14 yrs
Current Costs
ยฃ1,081/yr
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ยฃ18,900 over 10 years

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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated Very Poor. Quickest payback of any upgrade โ€” top up to 270mm.

Save ยฃ200/yrPayback: ~5 years+3 EPC points
ยฃ1,000
Cost
2
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New A-Rated Boiler

Your heating is rated Very Poor. Compare local boiler installers.

Save ยฃ565/yrPayback: ~6 years+5 EPC points
ยฃ3,500
Cost
3
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Air Source Heat Pump

Ultra-efficient heating with ยฃ7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

Save ยฃ575/yrPayback: ~6 years+10 EPC points
๐Ÿ›๏ธ ยฃ7,500 BUS Grant Available
ยฃ3,500
ยฃ11,000
Cost
4
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External Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Very Poor. External insulation can dramatically cut heat loss.

Save ยฃ400/yrPayback: ~30 years+8 EPC points
ยฃ12,000
Cost
5
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Double Glazing

Your windows are rated Poor. Modern A-rated double glazing reduces drafts and heat loss.

Save ยฃ150/yrPayback: ~47 years+2 EPC points
ยฃ7,000
Cost

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About This E-Rated Property

This terraced flat is located in FOLKESTONE, CT19 4JH. The property offers 59mยฒ (635 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. The property has an EPC rating of E (39/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (72/100). The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs ยฃ8,000-ยฃ14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. The flat roof has poor insulation. Flat roof insulation is more complex but essential for preventing heat loss and condensation issues, typically costing ยฃ1,000-ยฃ3,000 depending on access and method. 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 ยฃ1081, comprising ยฃ861 for heating, ยฃ155 for hot water, and ยฃ65 for lighting. The property produces 4.1 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. For landlords: This property currently meets the minimum E rating requirement under MEES regulations. However, the government has proposed increasing the minimum to C by 2028 for new tenancies and 2030 for existing tenancies, so consider planning upgrades now.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

E(39 points)

Achievable Rating

C(72 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 18 Sept 2013

Building Elements โ€” Improvement Opportunities

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

๐Ÿงฑ Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

๐Ÿ—๏ธ Roof

Flat, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

๐ŸชŸ Windows

Some double glazing

Poor

๐Ÿ“ฆ Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Room heaters, electric

Very Poor

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

25.0% low energy โ€” Low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets

Average

Property Information

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Full Address

Ground Floor Flat

11 Risborough Road

CT19 4JH

FOLKESTONE

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Property Type

Flat

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

59.0 mยฒ

2.0 total rooms

๐ŸŒ

COโ‚‚ Emissions

4.1 tonnes/year

๐Ÿ“Š

Energy Consumption

391 kWh/mยฒ/year

E-Rated Properties in FOLKESTONE

FOLKESTONE 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

Room heaters, electric

ยฃ861 /yr

Save ยฃ565/yr

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

ยฃ155 /yr

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

25.0% low energy

ยฃ65 /yr

Save ยฃ24/yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

All Soul's Church of England Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.1 miles awayโ€ขCT19 4LG

Last inspected: Sept 2023

โœ“Good

Turner Free School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขCT19 4PB

Last inspected: Dec 2022

โœ“Good

Morehall Primary School and Nursery

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขCT19 4PN

Last inspected: Oct 2019

โœ“Good

Cheriton Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขCT20 3EP

Last inspected: Oct 2019

โœ“Good

Harcourt Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขCT19 4NE

Last inspected: Oct 2021

โœ“Good

Sandgate Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขCT20 3QU

Last inspected: Sept 2021

โœ“Good

The Harvey Grammar School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขCT19 5JY

Last inspected: Dec 2022

โญOutstanding

Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขCT20 3JJ

Last inspected: Apr 2015

โญ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

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 433 Mbps

โšก Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:433 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:173 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

Above Average134 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has slightly above average crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
๐Ÿ“Š

violent crime

50 incidents (37%)

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Shoplifting

26 incidents (19%)

๐Ÿ”Š

Anti-social behaviour

16 incidents (12%)

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Theft

11 incidents (8%)

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Criminal damage

9 incidents (7%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented.

Data Sources: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Police.uk crime statistics.

Public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.