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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

133, Downs Road

CR5 1AD

COULSDON

Current

F

35

Potential

C

77

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£2,903

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,221

potential per year

This property costs approximately £1,103 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £1,682 annually.

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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Free

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a C rating — saving up to £1,682 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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FA
32,500
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Payback
~6 yrs
Current Costs
£2,903/yr
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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated Very Poor. Cheapest upgrade with fastest payback — 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 £1682/yrPayback: ~2 years+10 EPC points
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£3,500
£11,000
Cost
3
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Cavity Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Poor. Cavity fill is quick and cost-effective.

Save £250/yrPayback: ~8 years+4 EPC points
£2,000
Cost
4
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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached house is located in COULSDON, CR5 1AD. The property offers 190m² (2045 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated F (35/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (77/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. 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. 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 £2903, comprising £2541 for heating, £190 for hot water, and £172 for lighting. The property produces 13.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(35 points)

Achievable Rating

C(77 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 27 Oct 2014

What's Causing the Poor Energy Rating?

The EPC assessor rated each element of this property. Poor and average ratings are the biggest opportunities for improvement.

🧱 Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, no insulation

Very Poor

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Average

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy — No low energy lighting

Very Poor

Property Information

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Full Address

133, Downs Road

CR5 1AD

COULSDON

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Property Type

House

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1930-1949

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Floor Area

190.0

7.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

13.0 tonnes/year

71 kg/m²

📊

Energy Consumption

366 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in COULSDON

COULSDON properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (CR5) that have undergone improvement works have seen significant increases in EPC ratings and corresponding reductions in energy bills.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£2541 /yr

Save £1542/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£190 /yr

Save £54/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy

£172 /yr

Save £86/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Aidan's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayCR5 3DE

Last inspected: Oct 2018

Good

Oasis Academy Byron

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayCR5 2XE

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Coulsdon CofE Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayCR5 1ED

Last inspected: Nov 2011

Outstanding

Smitham Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayCR5 3DE

Last inspected: Apr 2023

Good

Chipstead Valley Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayCR5 3BW
?Not yet rated

Keston Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayCR5 1HP

Last inspected: Feb 2023

Good

Oasis Academy Coulsdon

Secondary
📍1.3 miles awayCR5 1ES

Last inspected: Jul 2018

Good

New Valley Primary School

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayCR8 4AZ

Last inspected: Jun 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
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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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