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Energy Performance Certificate

12, Forest Drive

BR2 6EF

KESTON

Current

B

85

Potential

B

88

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in KESTON, BR2 6EF. The property offers 543m² (5845 sq ft) of generously-sized living space. With an EPC rating of B (85/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. Estimated annual energy costs are £1538, comprising £1260 for heating, £125 for hot water, and £153 for lighting. The property produces 6.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home.

How Does 12, Forest Drive Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 85/100, this KESTON property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. At £1538 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. At 543m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²).

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the BR2 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property85
Average60
+42% better
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vs KESTON

This property85
Average59
+44% better
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vs BR2

This property85
Average59
+44% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 85/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £202/year more than the KESTON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

B(85 points)

Potential Rating

B(88 points)

Based on assessment dated 15 Mar 2016

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Property Information

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Full Address

12, Forest Drive

BR2 6EF

KESTON

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

NO DATA!

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Floor Area

543.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

unknown

Efficiency Score

85 / 100

Potential: 88

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CO₂ Emissions

6.2 tonnes/year

11 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

71 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

15 Mar 2016

new dwelling

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About KESTON

KESTON is situated in Bromley, South East. Properties in KESTON have an average EPC rating of D (score 59/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. The BR2 postcode district contains over 16200 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas

£1260.0/yr

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Hot Water

£125.0/yr

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Lighting

NaN% low energy

£153.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.26 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.17 W/m-¦K

Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.18 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Heating System

Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas - this is for backwards compatibility only and should not be used

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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

Keston Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayBR2 6BN

Last inspected: Sept 2018

Good

Ravens Wood School

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awayBR2 8HP

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Darrick Wood School

Secondary
📍0.9 miles awayBR6 8ER

Last inspected: Jan 2019

Good

Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayBR6 8ER
?Not yet rated

Darrick Wood Junior School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayBR6 8ER

Last inspected: Feb 2019

Good

Trinity Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayBR2 8LD

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Bishop Justus CofE School

Secondary
📍1.3 miles awayBR2 8HZ

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

Hayes School

Secondary
📍1.3 miles awayBR2 7DB

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Outstanding

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

Superfast Broadband

Average download speed: 152 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:152 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:23 Mbps
Maximum:50 Mbps

Available Providers

BTSkyTalkTalkPlusnet

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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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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