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Below Average Efficiency — Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

13, Tile Kiln Lane

DA5 2JF

BEXLEY

Current

E

54

Potential

D

61

📅 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

Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

£1,343

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,139

potential per year

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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 £204/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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About This E-Rated Property

This detached bungalow is located in BEXLEY, DA5 2JF. The property offers 137.16m² (1476 sq ft) of spacious 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 (54/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a D rating (61/100). 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. Double glazing is installed, though the efficiency rating suggests older units. Modern low-E double glazing can be up to 40% more efficient than units installed before 2002. Estimated annual energy costs are £1343, comprising £1135 for heating, £108 for hot water, and £100 for lighting. The property produces 7.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home.

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(54 points)

Achievable Rating

D(61 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 1 Jul 2011

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, 100 mm loft insulation

Average

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Good

💡 Lighting

33.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets

Average

Property Information

📍

Full Address

13, Tile Kiln Lane

DA5 2JF

BEXLEY

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Property Type

Bungalow

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

📐

Floor Area

137.16

4.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

7.2 tonnes/year

📊

Energy Consumption

272 kWh/m²/year

E-Rated Properties in BEXLEY

BEXLEY 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

£1135 /yr

Save £145/yr

🚿 Hot Water

£108 /yr

Save £19/yr

💡 Lighting

33.0% low energy

£100 /yr

Save £40/yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Joydens Wood Infant School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayDA5 2JD

Last inspected: Oct 2023

Good

Joydens Wood Junior School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayDA2 7NE

Last inspected: Jun 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Maypole Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayDA2 7UZ
?Not yet rated

Wilmington Academy

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awayDA2 7DR

Last inspected: May 2023

Outstanding

Wilmington Grammar School for Girls

Secondary
📍0.7 miles awayDA2 7BB

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Wilmington Grammar School for Boys

Secondary
📍0.7 miles awayDA2 7DA

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Wilmington Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayDA2 7DF

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

Hextable Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayBR8 7RL

Last inspected: Sept 2023

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
⬇️

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

Low Crime40 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has low crime compared to national averages

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
👜

Theft

10 incidents (25%)

📊

violent crime

10 incidents (25%)

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Anti-social behaviour

6 incidents (15%)

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Vehicle crime

6 incidents (15%)

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Criminal damage

3 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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