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17 Chester Crescent

E8 2PH

LONDON

Current

C

73

Potential

B

86

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in LONDON, E8 2PH. The property offers 98m² (1055 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a 1990s-era home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (73/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (86/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. 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 £1418, comprising £904 for heating, £333 for hot water, and £181 for lighting. The property produces 2.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in August 2023 for £890,000, with 3 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 17 Chester Crescent Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 73/100, this LONDON property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. At £1418 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. The 98m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². At 2.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the E8 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property73
Average60
+22% better
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vs LONDON

This property73
Average64
+14% better
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vs E8

This property73
Average66
+11% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 73/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £874/year more than the LONDON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(73 points)

Potential Rating

B(86 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 28 Mar 2023

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Property Information

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Full Address

17 Chester Crescent

E8 2PH

LONDON

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1996-2002

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Floor Area

98.0

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

73 / 100

Potential: 86

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CO₂ Emissions

2.7 tonnes/year

28 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

157 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

28 Mar 2023

marketed sale

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About LONDON

LONDON is situated in East London, London. Properties in LONDON have an average EPC rating of D (score 64/100). Heating costs are £360 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The E8 postcode district contains over 18800 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£890,000

23 August 2023

Type: Terraced

+£125,000(+16.3%)

vs previous sale

£765,000

30 May 2017

Type: Terraced

£0(0.0%)

vs previous sale

£765,000

30 May 2017

Type: O

Market Insights: This property has sold 3 times since 2015. Value has increased by 16.3% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£904.0/yr

Save £133/yr

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Hot Water

£333.0/yr

Save £130/yr

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Lighting

83.0% low energy

£181.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Some double glazing

Very Poor
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Floor

Suspended, limited insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Colvestone Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayE8 2LG

Last inspected: Oct 2023

Good

The Petchey Academy

Secondary
📍0.2 miles awayE8 2EY

Last inspected: Jun 2018

Good

Halley House School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayE8 2DJ

Last inspected: Jul 2018

Good

Mossbourne Parkside Academy

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayE8 1AS

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayE8 3DY

Last inspected: Mar 2020

Good

Shacklewell Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayE8 2EA

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Outstanding

Mossbourne Community Academy

Secondary
📍0.4 miles awayE5 8JY

Last inspected: Sept 2021

Outstanding

St Jude and St Paul's CofE Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayN1 4AZ

Last inspected: Jan 2019

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 Crime1629 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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Anti-social behaviour

351 incidents (22%)

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violent crime

332 incidents (20%)

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Pickpocketing

188 incidents (12%)

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Shoplifting

118 incidents (7%)

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Public order

113 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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