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Below Average Efficiency — Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

139, Parkway

DA18 4HQ

ERITH

Current

E

42

Potential

B

81

📅 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

B

With improvements

Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

£973

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£400

potential per year

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach B — saving up to £663/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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26,000
Property Value Boost
Investment
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Payback
~7 yrs
Current Costs
£973/yr
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Cavity Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Poor. Cavity fill is one of the most cost-effective upgrades available.

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£2,000
Cost
2
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Your heating is rated Very Poor. Compare local boiler installers.

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About This E-Rated Property

This terraced flat is located in ERITH, DA18 4HQ. The property offers 48m² (517 sq ft) of compact living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. The property has an EPC rating of E (42/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (81/100). The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. 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 £973, comprising £556 for heating, £375 for hot water, and £42 for lighting. The property produces 3.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

E(42 points)

Achievable Rating

B(81 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 29 Sept 2015

Building Elements — Improvement Opportunities

Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.

🧱 Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation

Average

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

(another dwelling below)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, electric

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

75.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets

Very Good

Property Information

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Full Address

139, Parkway

DA18 4HQ

ERITH

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Property Type

Flat

Mid-Terrace

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

48.0

2.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

3.4 tonnes/year

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Energy Consumption

411 kWh/m²/year

E-Rated Properties in ERITH

ERITH 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

Room heaters, electric

£556 /yr

Save £417/yr

🚿 Hot Water

£375 /yr

Save £251/yr

💡 Lighting

75.0% low energy

£42 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Northwood Primary School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayDA18 4HN

Last inspected: Dec 2019

Good

Parkway Primary School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayDA18 4DP

Last inspected: Oct 2018

Good

Harris Garrard Academy

All-through
📍0.2 miles awayDA18 4DW

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

St John Fisher Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayDA18 4BA

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Good

St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayDA17 5HP

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

Willow Bank Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awaySE2 9XB

Last inspected: Apr 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Boxgrove Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awaySE2 9JP
?Not yet rated

Belvedere Junior School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayDA17 6AA

Last inspected: Feb 2019

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

Higher Crime319 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
📊

violent crime

111 incidents (35%)

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Anti-social behaviour

83 incidents (26%)

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Drugs

20 incidents (6%)

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Vehicle crime

19 incidents (6%)

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Shoplifting

18 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.

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

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