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Oaktree Cottage, Biddenden

TN27 8LS

ASHFORD

Current

C

77

Potential

C

78

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in ASHFORD, TN27 8LS. The property offers 153.67m² (1654 sq ft) of spacious living space. The property holds an EPC rating of C (77/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. 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. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £695, comprising £405 for heating, £178 for hot water, and £112 for lighting. The property produces 3.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does Oaktree Cottage Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 77/100, this ASHFORD property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £695 are approximately £1105 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 153.67m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 3.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

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 property77
Average60
+28% better
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vs ASHFORD

This property77
Average63
+22% better
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vs TN27

This property77
Average59
+31% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 77/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £17/year more than the ASHFORD average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(77 points)

Potential Rating

C(78 points)

Based on assessment dated 13 Nov 2009

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Property Information

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Full Address

Oaktree Cottage

Biddenden

TN27 8LS

ASHFORD

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

NO DATA!

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Floor Area

153.67

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

Efficiency Score

77 / 100

Potential: 78

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CO₂ Emissions

3.8 tonnes/year

24 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

131 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

13 Nov 2009

new dwelling

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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). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £273 below the ASHFORD average, offering good value. 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

Boiler and underfloor heating, oil

£405.0/yr

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Hot Water

£178.0/yr

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Lighting

8.0% low energy

£112.0/yr

Save £33/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.33 W/m?K

Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.26 W/m?K

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.19 W/m?K

Very Good
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Heating System

Boiler and underfloor heating, oil

Average

Main Fuel

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

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets

Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Frittenden Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayTN17 2DD

Last inspected: Nov 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

John Mayne Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.7 miles awayTN27 8AL
?Not yet rated

Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍2.2 miles awayTN17 2BH

Last inspected: Mar 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Cranbrook School

Secondary
📍3.3 miles awayTN17 3JD

Last inspected: Mar 2022

Good

Cranbrook Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍3.3 miles awayTN17 3JZ

Last inspected: Jun 2022

Good

Headcorn Primary School

Primary
📍3.5 miles awayTN27 9QT

Last inspected: May 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Staplehurst School

Primary
📍3.6 miles awayTN12 0LZ

Last inspected: Jan 2022

Good

Benenden Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍4 miles awayTN17 4EH

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

📻Basic Broadband

Average download speed: 4 Mbps

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Download Speed

Minimum:10 Mbps
Average:4 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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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.

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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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