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Energy Performance Certificate

120, Balaam Street

E13 8RD

LONDON

Current

D

64

Potential

C

73

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced flat is located in LONDON, E13 8RD. The property offers 17m² (183 sq ft) of compact living space with 1 habitable room. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. With an EPC rating of D (64/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (73/100). The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £386, comprising £218 for heating, £145 for hot water, and £23 for lighting. The property produces 1.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.

How Does 120, Balaam Street Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 64/100, this LONDON property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £386 are approximately £1414 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. With 17m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². CO2 emissions of 1.5 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 E13 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property64
Average60
+7% better
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vs LONDON

This property64
Average64
At average
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vs E13

This property64
Average62
+3% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 64/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £158/year less than the LONDON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(64 points)

Potential Rating

C(73 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 29 Nov 2013

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Property Information

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Full Address

120, Balaam Street

E13 8RD

LONDON

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Property Type

Flat

End-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

17.0

1.0 total rooms

1.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

64 / 100

Potential: 73

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CO₂ Emissions

1.5 tonnes/year

84 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

438 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

29 Nov 2013

none of the above

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About LONDON

LONDON is situated in East London, London. Properties in LONDON have an average EPC rating of D (score 64/100). Heating costs are £326 below the LONDON average, offering good value. The E13 postcode district contains over 15400 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

Community scheme

£218.0/yr

Save £43/yr

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Hot Water

£145.0/yr

Save £42/yr

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Lighting

50.0% low energy

£23.0/yr

Save £8/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor
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Roof

Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation

Poor
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

(other premises below)

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Heating System

Community scheme

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets

Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Curwen Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayE13 0AG
?Not yet rated

Kaizen Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayE13 8LF
?Not yet rated

Grange Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayE13 0HE

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Good

Southern Road Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayE13 9JH

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

St Helen's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayE13 8DW

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Outstanding

Ravenscroft Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayE16 4BD

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Good

Plaistow Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayE13 9DQ

Last inspected: Oct 2018

Good

Lister Community School

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awayE13 9AE
?Not yet rated

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 Crime1161 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

312 incidents (27%)

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Anti-social behaviour

211 incidents (18%)

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Vehicle crime

124 incidents (11%)

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Theft

97 incidents (8%)

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Shoplifting

69 incidents (6%)

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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