Energy performance certificate (EPC)

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1 CROWN HOUSE
36 HIGH STREET
THATCHAM
RG19 3JH

Valid until 15 March 2031

Certificate number 0639-7527-8000-0536-4296

Property type: Ground-floor flat
Total floor area: 47 square metres

Rules on letting this property

Properties can be let if they have an energy rating from A to E.

You can read guidance for landlords on the regulations and exemptions.

Energy efficiency rating for this property

This property’s current energy rating is E. It has the potential to be C.

See how to improve this property’s energy performance.

The graph shows this property’s current and potential energy efficiency.

Properties are given a rating from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient).

Properties are also given a score. The higher the number the lower your fuel bills are likely to be.

For properties in England and Wales:

the average energy rating is D
the average energy score is 60

Breakdown of property’s energy performance

This section shows the energy performance for features of this property. The assessment does not consider the condition of a feature and how well it is working.

Each feature is assessed as one of the following:

very good (most efficient)
good
average
poor
very poor (least efficient)

When the description says “assumed”, it means that the feature could not be inspected and an assumption has been made based on the property’s age and type.

Feature	Description	Rating
Wall	Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)	Very poor
Window	Single glazed	Very poor
Main heating	Electric storage heaters	Average
Main heating control	Manual charge control	Poor
Hot water	Electric immersion, off-peak	Average
Lighting	Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets	Very good
Roof	(another dwelling above)	N/A
Floor	Solid, no insulation (assumed)	N/A
Secondary heating	Portable electric heaters (assumed)	N/A

Primary energy use

The primary energy use for this property per year is 678 kilowatt hours per square metre (kWh/m2).

What is primary energy use?

Primary energy use is a measure of the energy required for lighting, heating and hot water in a property. The calculation includes:

the efficiency of the property’s heating system
power station efficiency for electricity
the energy used to produce the fuel and deliver it to the property

Environmental impact of this property

This property’s current environmental impact rating is F. It has the potential to be D.

Properties are rated in a scale from A to G based on how much carbon dioxide (CO2) they produce.

Properties with an A rating produce less CO2 than G rated properties.

An average household produces: 6 tonnes of CO2
This property produces: 5.4 tonnes of CO2
This property’s potential production: 2.2 tonnes of CO2

By making the recommended changes, you could reduce this property’s CO2 emissions by 3.2 tonnes per year. This will help to protect the environment.

Environmental impact ratings are based on assumptions about average occupancy and energy use. They may not reflect how energy is consumed by the people living at the property.

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Potential energy rating

By following our step by step recommendations you could reduce this property’s energy use and potentially save money.

Carrying out these changes in order will improve the property’s energy rating and score from E (49) to C (79).

Do I need to follow these steps in order?

Yes. Each step builds on the one before it so you can save the most energy.

For example, it’s more energy efficient to insulate your home before you buy a new boiler. A well insulated home will lose less heat so you do not have to run your boiler as often.

Step 1: Internal or external wall insulation

Internal or external wall insulation

Typical installation cost: £4,000 - £14,000
Typical yearly saving: £334
Potential rating after completing step 1

Step 2: Floor insulation (solid floor)

Floor insulation (solid floor)

Typical installation cost: £4,000 - £6,000
Typical yearly saving: £93
Potential rating after completing steps 1 and 2

Step 3: Hot water cylinder insulation

Add additional 80 mm jacket to hot water cylinder

Typical installation cost: £15 - £30
Typical yearly saving: £13
Potential rating after completing steps 1 to 3

Step 4: Draught proofing

Draught proofing

Typical installation cost: £80 - £120
Typical yearly saving: £12
Potential rating after completing steps 1 to 4

Step 5: High heat retention storage heaters

High heat retention storage heaters

Typical installation cost: £800 - £1,200
Typical yearly saving: £108
Potential rating after completing steps 1 to 5

Step 6: Heat recovery system for mixer showers

Heat recovery system for mixer showers

Typical installation cost: £585 - £725
Typical yearly saving: £24
Potential rating after completing steps 1 to 6

Step 7: Double glazed windows

Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazed windows

Typical installation cost: £3,300 - £6,500
Typical yearly saving: £104
Potential rating after completing steps 1 to 7

Paying for energy improvements

You might be able to get a grant from the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. This will help you buy a more efficient, low carbon heating system for this property.

Find energy grants and ways to save energy in your home.

Estimated energy use and potential savings

Estimated yearly energy cost for this property: £1141
Potential saving: £687

The estimated cost shows how much the average household would spend in this property for heating, lighting and hot water. It is not based on how energy is used by the people living at the property.

The potential saving shows how much money you could save if you complete each recommended step in order.

For advice on how to reduce your energy bills visit Simple Energy Advice.

Heating use in this property

Heating a property usually makes up the majority of energy costs.

Estimated energy used to heat this property
Type of heating	Estimated energy used
Space heating	8433 kWh per year
Water heating	1795 kWh per year

Potential energy savings by installing insulation
Type of insulation	Amount of energy saved
Solid wall insulation	3106 kWh per year

Contacting the assessor and accreditation scheme

This EPC was created by a qualified energy assessor.

If you are unhappy about your property’s energy assessment or certificate, you can complain to the assessor directly.

If you are still unhappy after contacting the assessor, you should contact the assessor’s accreditation scheme.

Accreditation schemes are appointed by the government to ensure that assessors are qualified to carry out EPC assessments.

Assessor contact details

Assessor’s name: John Tuddenham
Telephone: 07799 073 288
Email: johntuddy@yahoo.co.uk

Accreditation scheme contact details

Accreditation scheme: Elmhurst Energy Systems Ltd
Assessor ID: EES/015392
Telephone: 01455 883 250
Email: enquiries@elmhurstenergy.co.uk

Assessment details

Assessor’s declaration: No related party
Date of assessment: 16 March 2021
Date of certificate: 16 March 2021
Type of assessment: Show information about the RdSAP

RdSAP (Reduced data Standard Assessment Procedure) is a method used to assess and compare the energy and environmental performance of properties in the UK. It uses a site visit and survey of the property to calculate energy performance.

This type of assessment can be carried out on properties built before 1 April 2008 in England and Wales, and 30 September 2008 in Northern Ireland. It can also be used for newer properties, as long as they have a previous SAP assessment, which uses detailed information about the property’s construction to calculate energy performance.

Other certificates for this property

If you are aware of previous certificates for this property and they are not listed here, please contact us at dluhc.digital-services@levellingup.gov.uk or call our helpdesk on 020 3829 0748 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm).

Certificate number: 8705-3907-1229-1026-9203
Expired on: 20 February 2020

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