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Sweetbriar, Rusham Road

CT3 1JL

CANTERBURY

Current

B

87

Potential

B

87

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in CANTERBURY, CT3 1JL. The property offers 140m² (1507 sq ft) of spacious living space. With an EPC rating of B (87/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. This property benefits from a air source heat pump system, which can deliver 3-4 units of heat for every unit of electricity used. Heat pumps are eligible for the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, making them increasingly popular for UK homes seeking to reduce carbon emissions. Estimated annual energy costs are £846, comprising £648 for heating, £108 for hot water, and £90 for lighting. The property produces 1.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.

How Does Sweetbriar Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 87/100, this CANTERBURY property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £846 are approximately £954 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 140m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). CO2 emissions of 1.6 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the CT3 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property87
Average60
+45% better
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vs CANTERBURY

This property87
Average62
+40% better
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vs CT3

This property87
Average63
+38% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 87/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £137/year more than the CANTERBURY average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

B(87 points)

Potential Rating

B(87 points)

Based on assessment dated 5 Mar 2015

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Property Information

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Full Address

Sweetbriar

Rusham Road

Shatterling

CT3 1JL

CANTERBURY

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

NO DATA!

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Floor Area

140.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

unknown

Efficiency Score

87 / 100

Potential: 87

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CO₂ Emissions

1.6 tonnes/year

11 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

65 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

5 Mar 2015

new dwelling

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About CANTERBURY

CANTERBURY is situated in Kent, South East. Properties in CANTERBURY have an average EPC rating of D (score 62/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. The CT3 postcode district contains over 6900 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric

£648.0/yr

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Hot Water

£108.0/yr

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Lighting

NaN% low energy

£90.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.19 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.15 W/m-¦K

Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.19 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Heating System

Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric

Good

Main Fuel

Electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets

Very Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Wingham Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayCT3 1BD

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

Preston Primary School

Primary
📍1.6 miles awayCT3 1HB

Last inspected: May 2018

Good

Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.7 miles awayCT3 2JD

Last inspected: Sept 2019

Good

Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍2.2 miles awayCT3 1RN

Last inspected: Feb 2015

Outstanding

Goodnestone Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍2.4 miles awayCT3 1PQ

Last inspected: Jan 2019

Good

Littlebourne Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍3 miles awayCT3 1XS

Last inspected: May 2019

Good

Adisham Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍3.4 miles awayCT3 3JW

Last inspected: Jul 2017

Outstanding

Eastry Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍3.8 miles awayCT13 0LR

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

📶Fast Broadband

Average download speed: 93 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:93 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:14 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.

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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