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Pond Cottage, 1, Chapel Row

CB8 9ED

NEWMARKET

Current

C

70

Potential

C

75

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in NEWMARKET, CB8 9ED. The property offers 76.59mยฒ (824 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a modern property built in the 2000s. The property holds an EPC rating of C (70/100), 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. 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 throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ905, comprising ยฃ525 for heating, ยฃ220 for hot water, and ยฃ160 for lighting. The property produces 4.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home.

How Does Pond Cottage Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 70/100, this NEWMARKET property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of ยฃ905 are approximately ยฃ895 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. At 4.3 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 CB8 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property70
Average60
+17% better
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vs NEWMARKET

This property70
Average60
+17% better
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vs CB8

This property70
Average59
+19% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 70/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ84/year more than the NEWMARKET average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(70 points)

Potential Rating

C(75 points)

Based on assessment dated 17 Mar 2011

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Property Information

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Full Address

Pond Cottage

1, Chapel Row

Ashley

CB8 9ED

NEWMARKET

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Property Type

House

End-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 2003-2006

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Floor Area

76.59 mยฒ

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

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Efficiency Score

70 / 100

Potential: 75

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

4.3 tonnes/year

32 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

171 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

17 Mar 2011

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). Heating costs are ยฃ296 below the NEWMARKET average, offering good value. The CB8 postcode district contains over 13100 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, oil

ยฃ525.0/yr

Save ยฃ34/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ220.0/yr

Save ยฃ27/yr

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Lighting

20.0% low energy

ยฃ160.0/yr

Save ยฃ71/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Roof room(s), insulated (assumed)

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, insulated (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, oil

Average
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Main Fuel

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

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets

Poor
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Cheveley CofE Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1 miles awayโ€ขCB8 9DF

Last inspected: May 2023

โœ“Good

Moulton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“2 miles awayโ€ขCB8 8PR

Last inspected: Dec 2022

โญOutstanding

Ditton Lodge Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“3.3 miles awayโ€ขCB8 8BL

Last inspected: Nov 2021

โœ“Good

All Saints Church of England Primary School, Newmarket

Primary
๐Ÿ“3.3 miles awayโ€ขCB8 8JE

Last inspected: Oct 2022

โœ“Good

St Louis Catholic Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“3.6 miles awayโ€ขCB8 7AA

Last inspected: Nov 2019

โœ“Good

Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“4 miles awayโ€ขCB8 0PU

Last inspected: Nov 2019

โœ“Good

Kennett Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“4 miles awayโ€ขCB8 7QQ

Last inspected: Jun 2018

โœ“Good

Newmarket Academy

Secondary
๐Ÿ“4.1 miles awayโ€ขCB8 0EB

Last inspected: Jul 2023

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

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

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 Crime2 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences very low crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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Anti-social behaviour

1 incidents (50%)

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violent crime

1 incidents (50%)

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. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

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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