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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

16 Haven Close

DA14 5DY

SIDCUP

Current

G

19

Potential

B

87

This G-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£5,247

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,141

potential per year

This property costs approximately £3,447 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £4,106 annually.

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🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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Free

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How to Improve This G-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a B rating — saving up to £4,106 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Payback
~3 yrs
Current Costs
£5,247/yr
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Your heating is rated Very Poor. Compare local boiler installers.

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Air Source Heat Pump

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Your walls are rated Very Poor. External insulation can dramatically cut heat loss.

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Why Does This Property Have a G Rating?

This semi-detached house is located in SIDCUP, DA14 5DY. The property offers 97m² (1044 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated G (19/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (87/100). 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 property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. 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 £5247, comprising £4244 for heating, £767 for hot water, and £236 for lighting. The property produces 7.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home. The property last sold in May 2024 for £350,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

G(19 points)

Achievable Rating

B(87 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 22 May 2023

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

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation

Good

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Portable electric heaters assumed for most rooms

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

40.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets

Average

Property Information

📍

Full Address

16 Haven Close

DA14 5DY

SIDCUP

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

📐

Floor Area

97.0

5.0 total rooms

🌍

CO₂ Emissions

7.6 tonnes/year

78 kg/m²

📊

Energy Consumption

458 kWh/m²/year

G-Rated Properties in SIDCUP

SIDCUP properties with G ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (DA14) 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

Portable electric heaters assumed for most rooms

£4244 /yr

Save £3430/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£767 /yr

Save £588/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

40.0% low energy

£236 /yr

Save £88/yr with improvements

💷 Sales History

Note: EPC improvements typically add 3–5% per band to property value. Moving from G to B could add significant value.

£350,000

S

May 2024

£330,000

S

Aug 2023

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Kemnal Technology College

Secondary
📍0.3 miles awayDA14 5AA

Last inspected: Jun 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Orchard Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayDA14 6LW

Last inspected: Mar 2022

Good

Hope Community School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayDA14 5BU

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayDA14 5ED

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

Midfield Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayBR5 3EG

Last inspected: Nov 2017

Outstanding

Gray's Farm Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayBR5 3AD

Last inspected: Jun 2021

Good

Cleeve Park School

Secondary
📍1 miles awayDA14 4JN

Last inspected: Nov 2021

⚠️Requires improvement

Chislehurst School for Girls

Secondary
📍1.1 miles awayBR7 6HE

Last inspected: Jan 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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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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