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Below Average Efficiency — Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

129, Cedars Road

SW4 0PS

LONDON

Current

E

43

Potential

D

68

📅 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

D

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

£1,234

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£691

potential per year

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£7,500

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach D — saving up to £543/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
£23,500
Payback
~18 yrs
Current Costs
£1,234/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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Air Source Heat Pump

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

Save £543/yrPayback: ~6 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
3
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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
4
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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 maisonette is located in LONDON, SW4 0PS. The property offers 78m² (840 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. The property has an EPC rating of E (43/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a D rating (68/100). 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 flat roof has poor insulation. Flat roof insulation is more complex but essential for preventing heat loss and condensation issues, typically costing £1,000-£3,000 depending on access and method. 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 £1234, comprising £978 for heating, £182 for hot water, and £74 for lighting. The property produces 5.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. 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
C69-80
D55-68
Potential
E39-54
Current
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

E(43 points)

Achievable Rating

D(68 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 12 Feb 2015

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

Flat, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🪟 Windows

Single glazed

Very Poor

📦 Floor

(another dwelling below)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

Warm air, mains gas

Good

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Average

💡 Lighting

60.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets

Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

129, Cedars Road

SW4 0PS

LONDON

🏠

Property Type

Maisonette

End-Terrace

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

📐

Floor Area

78.0

4.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

5.6 tonnes/year

📊

Energy Consumption

408 kWh/m²/year

E-Rated Properties in LONDON

LONDON 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

Warm air, mains gas

£978 /yr

Save £501/yr

🚿 Hot Water

£182 /yr

Save £22/yr

💡 Lighting

60.0% low energy

£74 /yr

Save £20/yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Belleville Wix Academy

Primary
📍0.1 miles awaySW4 0AJ

Last inspected: Oct 2019

Good

Macaulay Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awaySW4 0NU

Last inspected: May 2009

Outstanding

John Burns Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awaySW11 5QR

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Shaftesbury Park Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awaySW11 5UW

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

Heathbrook Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awaySW8 3EH

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

Clapham Manor Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awaySW4 0BZ

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

The Elms Academy

Secondary
📍0.7 miles awaySW4 9ET

Last inspected: Feb 2020

Good

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awaySW4 9QJ

Last inspected: Nov 2014

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

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
⬆️

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 Crime1109 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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Anti-social behaviour

280 incidents (25%)

📊

violent crime

204 incidents (18%)

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Vehicle crime

120 incidents (11%)

🛒

Shoplifting

93 incidents (8%)

👤

Pickpocketing

90 incidents (8%)

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.

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

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