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Energy Performance Certificate

1, Crescent Close

BN2 6SR

BRIGHTON

Current

F

34

Potential

F

35

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

ยฃ1,416

estimated per year

UK Average

ยฃ1,800

per year

After Improvements

ยฃ1,402

potential per year

โš–๏ธ Landlord Legal Compliance โ€” Action Required

This F-rated property does not meet the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). Since April 2020, landlords cannot legally let properties rated F or G without a valid registered exemption. Fines of up to ยฃ30,000 apply. Immediate improvements are required to reach at least an E rating.

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ยฃ7,500

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a F rating โ€” saving up to ยฃ14 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Payback
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Current Costs
ยฃ1,416/yr
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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached bungalow is located in BRIGHTON, BN2 6SR. The property offers 78.96mยฒ (850 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated F (34/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. The property benefits from a highly efficient gas central heating system, likely a modern condensing boiler achieving 90%+ efficiency. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. The roof space has been converted to living space, with insulation between the rafters. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ1416, comprising ยฃ1010 for heating, ยฃ340 for hot water, and ยฃ66 for lighting. The property produces 5.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. IMPORTANT FOR LANDLORDS: With an EPC rating of F, this property does not meet the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). Since April 2020, landlords cannot legally let properties rated F or G without registering a valid exemption. Penalties for non-compliance can reach up to ยฃ30,000. Immediate improvements are required to bring the property to at least an E rating.

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
C69-80
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
Current
G1-20

Current Rating

F(34 points)

Achievable Rating

F(35 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 4 Feb 2010

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.

๐Ÿงฑ Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor

๐Ÿ—๏ธ Roof

Roof room(s), insulated (assumed)

Good

๐ŸชŸ Windows

Fully double glazed

Good

๐Ÿ“ฆ Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Very Good

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

63.0% low energy โ€” Low energy lighting in 63% of fixed outlets

Good

Property Information

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Full Address

1, Crescent Close

BN2 6SR

BRIGHTON

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Property Type

Bungalow

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1930-1949

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Floor Area

78.96 mยฒ

5.0 total rooms

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

5.8 tonnes/year

63 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

451 kWh/mยฒ/year

F-Rated Properties in BRIGHTON

BRIGHTON properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (BN2) 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 โ€” Current vs Potential

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ1010 /yr

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

ยฃ340 /yr

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

63.0% low energy

ยฃ66 /yr

Save ยฃ18/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขBN2 6RH

Last inspected: May 2022

โœ“Good

Woodingdean Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขBN2 6BB

Last inspected: Mar 2023

โœ“Good

Longhill High School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“1.2 miles awayโ€ขBN2 7FR

Last inspected: Sept 2018

โœ“Good

Bevendean Primary School and Nursery

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.5 miles awayโ€ขBN2 4JP

Last inspected: Dec 2019

โœ“Good

City Academy Whitehawk

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.9 miles awayโ€ขBN2 5FL

Last inspected: Nov 2018

โœ“Good

Brighton Aldridge Community Academy

Secondary
๐Ÿ“1.9 miles awayโ€ขBN1 9PW

Last inspected: Mar 2023

โš ๏ธRequires improvement

St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean

Primary
๐Ÿ“2.1 miles awayโ€ขBN2 7HB

Last inspected: Feb 2020

โœ“Good

Our Lady of Lourdes RC School

Primary
๐Ÿ“2.1 miles awayโ€ขBN2 7HA

Last inspected: Nov 2018

โœ“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

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

โšก Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

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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