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Energy Performance Certificate

16 Melvin Road

SE20 8EU

LONDON

Current

B

83

Potential

B

83

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached flat is located in LONDON, SE20 8EU. The property offers 77m² (829 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a modern property built in the 2000s. With an EPC rating of B (83/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. The property has modern timber frame or system-built walls, which typically offer good insulation properties when properly maintained. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £342, comprising £157 for heating, £107 for hot water, and £78 for lighting. The property produces 1.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home. The property last sold in July 2021 for £534,000.

How Does 16 Melvin Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 83/100, this LONDON property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £342 are approximately £1458 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. CO2 emissions of 1.2 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the SE20 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property83
Average60
+38% better
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vs LONDON

This property83
Average64
+30% better
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vs SE20

This property83
Average61
+36% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 83/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £202/year less than the LONDON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

B(83 points)

Potential Rating

B(83 points)

Based on assessment dated 19 Oct 2022

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Property Information

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Full Address

16 Melvin Road

SE20 8EU

LONDON

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Property Type

Flat

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 2007-2011

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Floor Area

77.0

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (private)

Efficiency Score

83 / 100

Potential: 83

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CO₂ Emissions

1.2 tonnes/year

16 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

92 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

19 Oct 2022

rental

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About LONDON

LONDON is situated in South East London, London. Properties in LONDON have an average EPC rating of D (score 64/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £387 below the LONDON average, offering good value. The SE20 postcode district contains over 10700 registered properties. As a modern build, this property benefits from contemporary construction standards and improved energy efficiency requirements.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£534,000

16 July 2021

Type: Semi-Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Community scheme

£157.0/yr

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Hot Water

£107.0/yr

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Lighting

90.0% low energy

£78.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

System built, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

(another dwelling above)

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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

(another dwelling below)

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Heating System

Community scheme

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 90% of fixed outlets

Very Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Anthony's Roman Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awaySE20 8ES

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Good

St John's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awaySE20 8HU

Last inspected: Jul 2019

Good

Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace

Primary
📍0.4 miles awaySE20 8RH

Last inspected: Sept 2019

Good

Harris Primary Academy Kent House

Primary
📍0.4 miles awaySE20 7QR

Last inspected: May 2022

Outstanding

James Dixon Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awaySE20 8BW

Last inspected: Jan 2019

Good

Stewart Fleming Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awaySE20 7YB

Last inspected: Apr 2023

Outstanding

Alexandra Infant School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayBR3 1JG

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

Churchfields Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayBR3 4QY

Last inspected: Oct 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
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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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Area Safety

Higher Crime435 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

105 incidents (24%)

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Anti-social behaviour

103 incidents (24%)

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Vehicle crime

63 incidents (14%)

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Shoplifting

35 incidents (8%)

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Criminal damage

31 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. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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

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