What energy rating does 1a, Gorse Close, KT20 5BX have?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Gorse Close, KT20 5BX is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1a, Gorse Close, KT20 5BX?

1a, Gorse Close, KT20 5BX has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft). That makes it about 21% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in KT20 5BX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1a, Gorse Close, KT20 5BX heated?

The latest EPC at 1a, Gorse Close, KT20 5BX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1a, Gorse Close, KT20 5BX?

1a, Gorse Close, KT20 5BX has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in November 2013. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1a, Gorse Close, KT20 5BX?

1a, Gorse Close, KT20 5BX is in council tax band C.

Where is 1a, Gorse Close, KT20 5BX located?

1a, Gorse Close, KT20 5BX sits in Tadworth. It falls within the KT20 postcode district.

Is 1a, Gorse Close, KT20 5BX in a safe area?

Police records around 1a, Gorse Close, KT20 5BX show an average of 96 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1a, Gorse Close, KT20 5BX?

The closest primary school to 1a, Gorse Close, KT20 5BX is Epsom Downs Community School & Early Years Centres (577m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Beacon School (2.2km).

What transport links are near 1a, Gorse Close, KT20 5BX?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Gorse Close, KT20 5BX is Tulyar Close, 121m away. The nearest rail option is Tattenham Corner Rail Station, 719m away.

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1a, Gorse Close, Tadworth, KT20 5BX

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 1a

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

1a is a mid-terrace house in Tadworth (KT20 5BX). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. At 70 m² this is the 13th smallest of 24 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 31–96 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2015. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 70 m² the property is well over the postcode median (48 m² across 23 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. One planning record on file: new windows approved in 2013. Past consents include new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

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Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 July 2036

9 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Gorse Close, Tadworth, KT20 5BX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 1a, Gorse Close, Tadworth, KT20 5BX

1decisions11documents4nearby

Nov 2013
RenovationFull
Outcome in report
Replacement of existing timber windows and doors with white PVCu high security high thermal insulation type windows and composite doors.
New Windows
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
13/01728/F
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£267,000

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

On the street

Versus other Gorse Close homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 1a stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

77 (C)

Street avg 74 (C)

Strongly above

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 47 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Tadworth district page.

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Crime

96/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Tulyar Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Epsom Downs Community School & Early Years Centres. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around KT20 5BX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for KT20 5BX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.9dB

Low

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