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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

Stable Cottage, Barnfield Road

TN27 0BN

Ashford

Current

F

29

Potential

A

100

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£2,363

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£936

potential per year

This property costs approximately £563 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £1,427 annually.

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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Free

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a A rating — saving up to £1,427 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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FA
32,500
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£25,000
Payback
~7 yrs
Current Costs
£2,363/yr
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Your heating is rated Very Poor. Compare local boiler installers.

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Air Source Heat Pump

Ultra-efficient heating with £7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

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

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached house is located in Ashford, TN27 0BN. The property offers 106m² (1141 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. Currently rated F (29/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (100/100). The roof space has been converted to living space, with insulation between the rafters. 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 £2363, comprising £1823 for heating, £420 for hot water, and £120 for lighting. The property produces 5.9 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
F21-38
Current
G1-20

Current Rating

F(29 points)

Achievable Rating

A(100 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 15 Oct 2020

What's Causing the Poor Energy Rating?

The EPC assessor rated each element of this property. Poor and average ratings are the biggest opportunities for improvement.

🧱 Walls

Solid brick, with internal insulation

Good

🏗️ Roof

Roof room(s), insulated

Good

🪟 Windows

Single glazed

Very Poor

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, electric

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

50.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets

Good

Property Information

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Full Address

Stable Cottage

Barnfield Road

TN27 0BN

Ashford

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Property Type

House

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

106.0

4.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

5.9 tonnes/year

55 kg/m²

📊

Energy Consumption

381 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in Ashford

Ashford properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (TN27) that have undergone improvement works have seen significant increases in EPC ratings and corresponding reductions in energy bills.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, electric

£1823 /yr

Save £1104/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£420 /yr

Save £294/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

50.0% low energy

£120 /yr

Save £29/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Egerton Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayTN27 9DR

Last inspected: Oct 2023

Good

Pluckley Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayTN27 0QS

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

Charing Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍2.1 miles awayTN27 0JN

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

Lenham Primary School

Primary
📍3.3 miles awayME17 2LL

Last inspected: Jun 2018

Good

Platts Heath Primary School

Primary
📍3.4 miles awayME17 2NH

Last inspected: Apr 2022

Good

The Lenham School

Secondary
📍3.5 miles awayME17 2LL

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Good

Smarden Primary School

Primary
📍4.1 miles awayTN27 8ND

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Bethersden Primary School

Primary
📍4.7 miles awayTN26 3AH

Last inspected: Jun 2023

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

📡Standard Broadband

Average download speed: 11 Mbps

⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:10 Mbps
Average:11 Mbps
Maximum:67 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:2 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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