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Below Average Efficiency — Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

Marshmede, Stodmarsh

CT3 4BB

CANTERBURY

Current

E

52

Potential

A

112

📅 Upcoming Regulation Change — 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

A

With improvements

Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

£1,247

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£678

potential per year

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach A — saving up to £569/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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EA
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Payback
~16 yrs
Current Costs
£1,247/yr
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External Wall Insulation

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

Save £400/yrPayback: ~30 years+8 EPC points
£12,000
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Double Glazing

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

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About This E-Rated Property

This semi-detached house is located in CANTERBURY, CT3 4BB. The property offers 69m² (743 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. The property has an EPC rating of E (52/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (112/100). 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 solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs £8,000-£14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. Single glazing is a significant source of heat loss, accounting for up to 25% of a home's heat escaping through windows. Upgrading to double glazing typically costs £400-£600 per window but improves thermal comfort and can reduce noise by up to 30dB. Estimated annual energy costs are £1247, comprising £910 for heating, £224 for hot water, and £113 for lighting. The property produces 4.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

E(52 points)

Achievable Rating

A(112 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 10 Oct 2024

Building Elements — Improvement Opportunities

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

🧱 Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average

🪟 Windows

Single glazed

Very Poor

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, oil

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Average

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

Marshmede

Stodmarsh

CT3 4BB

CANTERBURY

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

69.0

3.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

4.6 tonnes/year

📊

Energy Consumption

255 kWh/m²/year

E-Rated Properties in CANTERBURY

CANTERBURY 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 — 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 — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, oil

£910 /yr

Save £482/yr

🚿 Hot Water

£224 /yr

Save £87/yr

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy

£113 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayCT3 1RN

Last inspected: Feb 2015

Outstanding

Water Meadows Primary School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayCT3 4HS

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

Spires Academy

Secondary
📍1.7 miles awayCT2 0HD

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Littlebourne Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.9 miles awayCT3 1XS

Last inspected: May 2019

Good

Preston Primary School

Primary
📍2 miles awayCT3 1HB

Last inspected: May 2018

Good

Chislet Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍2.3 miles awayCT3 4DU

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Sturry Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍2.5 miles awayCT2 0NR

Last inspected: Jan 2015

Outstanding

Wingham Primary School

Primary
📍2.5 miles awayCT3 1BD

Last inspected: Nov 2021

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

📻Basic Broadband

Average download speed: 5 Mbps

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Download Speed

Minimum:10 Mbps
Average:5 Mbps
Maximum:67 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:1 Mbps
Maximum:50 Mbps

Available Providers

BTSkyTalkTalkPlusnet

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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Other 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.

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

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