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Below Average Efficiency — Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

144, Lancing Road

BR6 0QZ

ORPINGTON

Current

E

45

Potential

C

72

📅 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

C

With improvements

Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

£1,522

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,007

potential per year

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach C — saving up to £515/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
£27,500
Payback
~13 yrs
Current Costs
£1,522/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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£11,000
Cost
3
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Ultra-efficient heating with £7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

Save £515/yrPayback: ~7 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
4
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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

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About This E-Rated Property

This semi-detached house is located in ORPINGTON, BR6 0QZ. The property offers 101m² (1087 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. The property has an EPC rating of E (45/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (72/100). 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. 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 £1522, comprising £1276 for heating, £113 for hot water, and £133 for lighting. The property produces 6.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home. The property last sold in August 2016 for £478,000.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

E(45 points)

Achievable Rating

C(72 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 20 Apr 2016

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, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Good

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy — No low energy lighting

Very Poor

Property Information

📍

Full Address

144, Lancing Road

BR6 0QZ

ORPINGTON

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1930-1949

📐

Floor Area

101.0

5.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

6.4 tonnes/year

📊

Energy Consumption

363 kWh/m²/year

E-Rated Properties in ORPINGTON

ORPINGTON 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

£1276 /yr

Save £411/yr

🚿 Hot Water

£113 /yr

Save £37/yr

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy

£133 /yr

Save £67/yr

💷 Sales History

Improving from E to C typically adds 3–5% per band to property value.

£478,000

S

Aug 2016

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Harris Academy Orpington

Secondary
📍0.3 miles awayBR5 4LG

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Blenheim Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayBR6 9BH

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Good

Harris Primary Academy Orpington

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayBR5 4LZ

Last inspected: Jul 2019

Good

St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awayBR6 9SH

Last inspected: Mar 2014

Outstanding

St Philomena's Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayBR5 4DR

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayBR6 9JT

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Perry Hall Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayBR6 0EF
?Not yet rated

The Highway Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayBR6 9DJ

Last inspected: Dec 2018

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 Crime176 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

48 incidents (27%)

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Anti-social behaviour

30 incidents (17%)

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Theft

18 incidents (10%)

🚗

Vehicle crime

18 incidents (10%)

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Shoplifting

17 incidents (10%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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.

Public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.