Energy Performance Certificate
1 Empress Avenue
E12 5ET
LONDON
Current
C
70
Potential
B
86
At a Glance
About This Property
This terraced house is located in LONDON, E12 5ET. The property offers 99m² (1066 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (70/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (86/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs £8,000-£14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. Double glazing is installed, though the efficiency rating suggests older units. Modern low-E double glazing can be up to 40% more efficient than units installed before 2002. Estimated annual energy costs are £784, comprising £584 for heating, £110 for hot water, and £90 for lighting. The property produces 3.1 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in May 2025 for £725,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.
How Does 1 Empress Avenue Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 70/100, this LONDON property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £784 are approximately £1016 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. The 99m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². At 3.1 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.
Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the E12 postcode district.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs LONDON
vs E12
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 70/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 40% nationally
Energy Costs: £240/year more than the LONDON average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 1 Feb 2023
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Property Information
Full Address
1 Empress Avenue
E12 5ET
LONDON
Property Type
House
End-Terrace
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1930-1949
Floor Area
99.0 m²
5.0 total rooms
5.0 heated
Tenure
Owner-occupied
Efficiency Score
70 / 100
Potential: 86
CO₂ Emissions
3.1 tonnes/year
32 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
180 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
1 Feb 2023
rental
About LONDON
LONDON is situated in East London, London. Properties in LONDON have an average EPC rating of D (score 64/100). The E12 postcode district contains over 10800 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the LONDON area.
Location & Nearby Area
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Property Sale History
£725,000
1 May 2025
Type: Terraced
vs previous sale
£680,000
21 October 2022
Type: Terraced
Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 6.6% over this period.
Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
£584/yr
Save £133/yr
Hot Water
£110/yr
Save £32/yr
Lighting
100.0% low energy
£90/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Windows
Fully double glazed
Floor
Suspended, no insulation (assumed)
Heating System
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Main Fuel
mains gas (not community)
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
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View UK Property Insights →Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
Aldersbrook Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Dec 2014
Godwin Junior School
PrimaryLast inspected: May 2018
Highlands Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Mar 2019
Woodgrange Infant School
PrimaryLast inspected: Nov 2019
Salisbury Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Sept 2018
Avenue Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jan 2019
Sir John Heron Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: May 2022
Cranbrook Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: May 2022
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.
Broadband & Connectivity
Average download speed: 488 Mbps
Download Speed
Upload Speed
Available Providers
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
The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels
Most Common Incidents
April 2026violent crime
99 incidents (32%)
Anti-social behaviour
79 incidents (25%)
Criminal damage
30 incidents (10%)
Vehicle crime
23 incidents (7%)
Theft
21 incidents (7%)
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.
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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.