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Energy Performance Certificate

1 Horsa Road

SE12 9EA

LONDON

Current

C

69

Potential

B

90

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in LONDON, SE12 9EA. The property offers 65m² (700 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (69/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (90/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The loft insulation is rated very good, meeting or exceeding the recommended 270mm depth for optimal thermal performance. Estimated annual energy costs are £754, comprising £515 for heating, £159 for hot water, and £80 for lighting. The property produces 2.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 1 Horsa Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 69/100, this LONDON property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £754 are approximately £1046 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. CO2 emissions of 2.2 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the SE12 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property69
Average60
+15% better
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vs LONDON

This property69
Average64
+8% better
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vs SE12

This property69
Average59
+17% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 69/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £210/year more than the LONDON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(69 points)

Potential Rating

B(90 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 28 Feb 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

1 Horsa Road

SE12 9EA

LONDON

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1930-1949

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Floor Area

65.0

3.0 total rooms

3.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (social)

Efficiency Score

69 / 100

Potential: 90

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CO₂ Emissions

2.2 tonnes/year

34 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

191 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

28 Feb 2025

ECO assessment

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About LONDON

LONDON is situated in South East London, London. Properties in LONDON have an average EPC rating of D (score 64/100). The SE12 postcode district contains over 9600 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the LONDON area.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£515.0/yr

Save £124/yr

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Hot Water

£159.0/yr

Save £70/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£80.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 400+ mm loft insulation

Very Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Horn Park Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awaySE12 9BT

Last inspected: Feb 2020

Good

Middle Park Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awaySE9 5RX

Last inspected: Apr 2019

Good

Baring Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awaySE12 0NB

Last inspected: Feb 2019

Good

Harris Academy Greenwich

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awaySE9 5EQ

Last inspected: Mar 2022

Outstanding

Cooper's Lane Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awaySE12 0LF

Last inspected: Apr 2022

Good

St Winifred's RC Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awaySE12 0SJ

Last inspected: Oct 2018

Good

Eltham Hill School

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awaySE9 5EE

Last inspected: Jan 2019

Good

Ealdham Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awaySE9 6BP

Last inspected: Oct 2021

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

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

⚡ 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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Area Safety

Higher Crime314 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

108 incidents (34%)

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Anti-social behaviour

50 incidents (16%)

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Vehicle crime

33 incidents (11%)

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Shoplifting

24 incidents (8%)

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Criminal damage

22 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.

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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