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Energy Performance Certificate

Plane Trees, The Street

CB8 9PW

NEWMARKET

Current

D

66

Potential

B

81

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in NEWMARKET, CB8 9PW. The property offers 122mยฒ (1313 sq ft) of spacious living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a 1990s-era home. With an EPC rating of D (66/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (81/100). 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 walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. The roof space has been converted to living space, with insulation between the rafters. 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 ยฃ1150, comprising ยฃ791 for heating, ยฃ253 for hot water, and ยฃ106 for lighting. The property produces 5.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home.

How Does Plane Trees Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 66/100, this NEWMARKET property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of ยฃ1150 are approximately ยฃ650 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. The 122mยฒ floor area is above the UK average of 87mยฒ.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the CB8 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property66
Average60
+10% better
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vs NEWMARKET

This property66
Average60
+10% better
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vs CB8

This property66
Average59
+12% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 66/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ329/year more than the NEWMARKET average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(66 points)

Potential Rating

B(81 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 25 Sept 2013

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Property Information

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Full Address

Plane Trees

The Street

Lidgate

CB8 9PW

NEWMARKET

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1996-2002

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Floor Area

122.0 mยฒ

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

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Efficiency Score

66 / 100

Potential: 81

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

5.8 tonnes/year

47 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

186 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

25 Sept 2013

marketed sale

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About NEWMARKET

NEWMARKET is situated in Cambridgeshire, East of England. Properties in NEWMARKET have an average EPC rating of D (score 60/100). The CB8 postcode district contains over 13100 registered properties.

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, oil

ยฃ791.0/yr

Save ยฃ63/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ253.0/yr

Save ยฃ136/yr

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Lighting

41.0% low energy

ยฃ106.0/yr

Save ยฃ40/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Roof room(s), insulated

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Suspended, limited insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, oil

Good
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Main Fuel

oil (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 41% of fixed outlets

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โœ“Good

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Last inspected: Mar 2023

โœ“Good

Kettlefields Primary School

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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

โšกSuperfast Broadband

Average download speed: 165 Mbps

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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:165 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:25 Mbps
Maximum:50 Mbps

Available Providers

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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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