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Below Average Efficiency — Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

151-157, Lee Road

SE3 9DJ

LONDON

Current

E

45

Potential

D

56

📅 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

£792

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£652

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 £140/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
£13,500
Payback
~15 yrs
Current Costs
£792/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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Cavity Wall Insulation

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

Save £250/yrPayback: ~8 years+4 EPC points
£2,000
Cost
3
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

Save £300/yrPayback: ~12 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
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 semi-detached flat is located in LONDON, SE3 9DJ. The property offers 60.12m² (647 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. 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 D rating (56/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The property has modern timber frame or system-built walls, which typically offer good insulation properties when properly maintained. 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 £792, comprising £656 for heating, £82 for hot water, and £54 for lighting. The property produces 5.2 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(45 points)

Achievable Rating

D(56 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 17 Nov 2008

Building Elements — Improvement Opportunities

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

🧱 Walls

System built, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Flat, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🪟 Windows

Single glazed

Very Poor

📦 Floor

(other premises below)

🔥 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

151-157, Lee Road

SE3 9DJ

LONDON

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Property Type

Flat

Semi-Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

📐

Floor Area

60.12

3.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

5.2 tonnes/year

📊

Energy Consumption

513 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

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£656 /yr

Save £98/yr

🚿 Hot Water

£82 /yr

Save £15/yr

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy

£54 /yr

Save £27/yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham

All-through
📍0.2 miles awaySE12 8PD

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

Brindishe Lee School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awaySE12 8NA

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awaySE13 5SG

Last inspected: Nov 2014

Outstanding

Brindishe Manor School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awaySE13 5LS

Last inspected: Sept 2013

Outstanding

Wingfield Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awaySE3 9GJ

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Outstanding

Brooklands Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awaySE3 9AB
?Not yet rated

St Winifred's RC Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awaySE12 0SJ

Last inspected: Oct 2018

Good

John Ball Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awaySE3 0TP

Last inspected: Nov 2013

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: 458 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:458 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
⬆️

Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:183 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 Crime613 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

175 incidents (29%)

🛒

Shoplifting

100 incidents (16%)

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Anti-social behaviour

98 incidents (16%)

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Criminal damage

50 incidents (8%)

🚗

Vehicle crime

41 incidents (7%)

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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