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Below Average Efficiency — Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

12, Canning Street

BN2 0EF

BRIGHTON

Current

E

54

Potential

B

85

📅 Upcoming Regulation Change — Plan Ahead

The government has proposed raising the minimum EPC standard to C by 2028 for new rental tenancies and 2030 for all tenancies. This E-rated property would need to improve by two bands to comply. Acting now costs less and avoids deadline pressure.

Now

E

Current rating

Target (2028)

C

Minimum required

Achievable

B

With improvements

⚖️ Landlord Compliance — Current & Future Requirements

This E-rated rental property currently meets the minimum standard (E or above). However, with the proposed upgrade to C by 2028, landlords will need to invest in improvements. Planning now — rather than at the last minute — allows you to take advantage of grants and spread costs.

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Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

£1,448

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£784

potential per year

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🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach B — saving up to £664/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Journey to A
EA
26,000
Property Value Boost
Investment
£34,500
Payback
~14 yrs
Current Costs
£1,448/yr
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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated Very Poor. Quickest payback of any upgrade — top up to 270mm.

Save £200/yrPayback: ~5 years+3 EPC points
£1,000
Cost
2
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Solar Panels + Battery

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Save £1000/yrPayback: ~11 years+7 EPC points
£11,000
Cost
3
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Air Source Heat Pump

Ultra-efficient heating with £7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

Save £664/yrPayback: ~5 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
4
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External Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Very Poor. External insulation can dramatically cut heat loss.

Save £400/yrPayback: ~30 years+8 EPC points
£12,000
Cost
5
🪟

Double Glazing

Your windows are rated Very Poor. Modern A-rated double glazing reduces drafts and heat loss.

Save £150/yrPayback: ~47 years+2 EPC points
£7,000
Cost

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About This E-Rated Property

This terraced house is located in BRIGHTON, BN2 0EF. The property offers 144m² (1550 sq ft) of spacious living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. The property has an EPC rating of E (54/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (85/100). 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. The pitched roof lacks adequate insulation. Topping up loft insulation to 270mm (the recommended depth) typically costs £300-£500 and could save £150-£250 annually, with the investment often paying for itself within 2-3 years. Single glazing is a significant source of heat loss, accounting for up to 25% of a home's heat escaping through windows. Upgrading to double glazing typically costs £400-£600 per window but improves thermal comfort and can reduce noise by up to 30dB. Estimated annual energy costs are £1448, comprising £1233 for heating, £135 for hot water, and £80 for lighting. The property produces 7.1 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home. The property last sold in October 2015 for £495,000. For landlords: This property currently meets the minimum E rating requirement under MEES regulations. However, the government has proposed increasing the minimum to C by 2028 for new tenancies and 2030 for existing tenancies, so consider planning upgrades now.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

E(54 points)

Achievable Rating

B(85 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 7 Oct 2013

Building Elements — Improvement Opportunities

Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.

🧱 Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🪟 Windows

Single glazed

Very Poor

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Average

💡 Lighting

82.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 82% of fixed outlets

Very Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

12, Canning Street

BN2 0EF

BRIGHTON

🏠

Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

📐

Floor Area

144.0

5.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

7.1 tonnes/year

📊

Energy Consumption

253 kWh/m²/year

E-Rated Properties in BRIGHTON

BRIGHTON has a mix of older and newer housing stock. E-rated properties in this area typically pre-date modern insulation standards but are strong candidates for improvement — particularly insulation and heating system upgrades, which can lift ratings by two or more bands.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1233 /yr

Save £630/yr

🚿 Hot Water

£135 /yr

Save £36/yr

💡 Lighting

82.0% low energy

£80 /yr

💷 Sales History

Improving from E to C typically adds 3–5% per band to property value.

£495,000

T

Oct 2015

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayBN2 0AH

Last inspected: Apr 2019

Good

St Luke's Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayBN2 9ZF

Last inspected: Oct 2013

Outstanding

Queen's Park Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayBN2 0BN

Last inspected: Sept 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

St Mark's CofE Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayBN2 5EA

Last inspected: Oct 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

City Academy Whitehawk

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayBN2 5FL

Last inspected: Nov 2018

Good

Carlton Hill Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayBN2 9HS

Last inspected: May 2018

Good

Elm Grove Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayBN2 3ES

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Fairlight Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayBN2 3AJ

Last inspected: Dec 2018

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: 494 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:494 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
⬆️

Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:198 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 Crime1093 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
📊

violent crime

281 incidents (26%)

🔊

Anti-social behaviour

265 incidents (24%)

🛒

Shoplifting

142 incidents (13%)

⚖️

Public order

123 incidents (11%)

👜

Theft

58 incidents (5%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented.

Data Sources: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Police.uk crime statistics.

Public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.