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Energy Performance Certificate

16 Poppy Close

BR8 7TP

Swanley

Current

A

92

Potential

A

92

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in Swanley, BR8 7TP. The property offers 94m² (1012 sq ft) of good-sized living space. With an EPC rating of A (92/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. The property benefits from a highly efficient gas central heating system, likely a modern condensing boiler achieving 90%+ efficiency. Estimated annual energy costs are £466, comprising £258 for heating, £148 for hot water, and £60 for lighting. The property produces 0.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home. The property last sold in December 2023 for £157,925.

How Does 16 Poppy Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 92/100, this Swanley property is outstanding, placing it in the top 3% of UK homes. Annual energy costs of £466 are approximately £1334 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. The 94m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². CO2 emissions of 0.9 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 BR8 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property92
Average60
+53% better
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vs Swanley

This property92
Average79
+16% better
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vs BR8

This property92
Average60
+53% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 92/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 97% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 3% nationally

Energy Costs: £160/year more than the Swanley average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

A(92 points)

Potential Rating

A(92 points)

Based on assessment dated 26 Sept 2024

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Property Information

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Full Address

16 Poppy Close

BR8 7TP

Swanley

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

2022

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Floor Area

94.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling for which the intended tenure in not known. It is not to be used for an existing dwelling

Efficiency Score

92 / 100

Potential: 92

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CO₂ Emissions

0.9 tonnes/year

9 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

49 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

26 Sept 2024

new dwelling

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About Swanley

Swanley is situated in Bromley, South East. Properties in Swanley have an average EPC rating of C (score 79/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. The BR8 postcode district contains over 6700 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£157,925

18 December 2023

Type: O

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£258.0/yr

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Hot Water

£148.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£60.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.25 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.09 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.11 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Very Good

Main Fuel

Gas: mains gas

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Lighting

Good lighting efficiency

Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayBR8 7PJ

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

Downsview Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayBR8 8AU

Last inspected: Apr 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayBR8 7AY

Last inspected: May 2022

Good

Horizon Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayBR8 7BT

Last inspected: Nov 2018

Good

Hextable Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayBR8 7RL

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

Orchards Academy

Secondary
📍0.9 miles awayBR8 7TE

Last inspected: Jul 2021

Good

High Firs Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayBR8 8NR

Last inspected: Oct 2023

Good

St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayBR8 7BU

Last inspected: Dec 2022

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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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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