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Energy Performance Certificate

Wayside Farm, Margery Grove

KT20 7ET

LOWER KINGSWOOD

Current

D

57

Potential

B

85

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached bungalow is located in LOWER KINGSWOOD, KT20 7ET. The property offers 79m² (850 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a 1990s-era home. With an EPC rating of D (57/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (85/100). The property uses electric storage heaters, which charge overnight on cheaper electricity tariffs. While having low installation costs, running costs are typically higher than gas central heating. A heat pump could reduce electricity use by 60-70%. The property has modern timber frame or system-built walls, which typically offer good insulation properties when properly maintained. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Estimated annual energy costs are £2086, comprising £1310 for heating, £580 for hot water, and £196 for lighting. The property produces 6.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home.

How Does Wayside Farm Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 57/100, this LOWER KINGSWOOD property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £2086 are close to the UK average.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the KT20 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property57
Average60
-5% below
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vs LOWER KINGSWOOD

This property57
Average64
-11% below
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vs KT20

This property57
Average61
-7% below

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 57/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £1376/year more than the LOWER KINGSWOOD average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(57 points)

Potential Rating

B(85 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 17 Nov 2023

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Property Information

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Full Address

Wayside Farm

Margery Grove

KT20 7ET

LOWER KINGSWOOD

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Property Type

Bungalow

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1991-1995

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Floor Area

79.0

3.0 total rooms

3.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

57 / 100

Potential: 85

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CO₂ Emissions

6.2 tonnes/year

78 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

493 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

17 Nov 2023

marketed sale

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About LOWER KINGSWOOD

LOWER KINGSWOOD is situated in Surrey, South East. Properties in LOWER KINGSWOOD have an average EPC rating of D (score 64/100). Heating costs are £600 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The KT20 postcode district contains over 6700 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Electric storage heaters

£1310.0/yr

Save £465/yr

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Hot Water

£580.0/yr

Save £385/yr

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Lighting

78.0% low energy

£196.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Mostly secondary glazing

Average
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Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Electric storage heaters

Average

Main Fuel

electricity (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Kingswood Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayKT20 7EA

Last inspected: Dec 2021

Good

Holmesdale Community Infant School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayRH2 0BY

Last inspected: Feb 2022

Good

Walton-on-the-Hill Primary School

Primary
📍1.7 miles awayKT20 7RR

Last inspected: Sept 2021

Good

Reigate Priory Community Junior School

Primary
📍2 miles awayRH2 7RL

Last inspected: Jul 2012

Outstanding

Tadworth Primary School

Primary
📍2.1 miles awayKT20 5RR

Last inspected: Jul 2018

Good

Royal Alexandra and Albert School

All-through
📍2.2 miles awayRH2 0TD

Last inspected: Nov 2021

⚠️Requires improvement

Wray Common Primary School

Primary
📍2.2 miles awayRH2 0LR

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

St Bede's School

Secondary
📍2.3 miles awayRH1 2LQ

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Outstanding

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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Area Safety

Very Low Crime8 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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Public order

2 incidents (25%)

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violent crime

2 incidents (25%)

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Anti-social behaviour

1 incidents (13%)

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Burglary

1 incidents (13%)

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Shoplifting

1 incidents (13%)

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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