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Energy Performance Certificate

17, The Lindens

IG10 3HS

LOUGHTON

Current

C

72

Potential

B

86

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in LOUGHTON, IG10 3HS. The property offers 115m² (1238 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. The property holds an EPC rating of C (72/100), 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. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £836, comprising £575 for heating, £158 for hot water, and £103 for lighting. The property produces 3.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in November 2018 for £638,000.

How Does 17, The Lindens Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 72/100, this LOUGHTON property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £836 are approximately £964 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. The 115m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². At 3.5 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 IG10 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property72
Average60
+20% better
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vs LOUGHTON

This property72
Average60
+20% better
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vs IG10

This property72
Average59
+22% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 72/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £83/year more than the LOUGHTON 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(72 points)

Potential Rating

B(86 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 24 Jun 2015

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Property Information

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Full Address

17, The Lindens

IG10 3HS

LOUGHTON

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1983-1990

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Floor Area

115.0

7.0 total rooms

7.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

72 / 100

Potential: 86

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CO₂ Emissions

3.5 tonnes/year

31 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

174 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

24 Jun 2015

marketed sale

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About LOUGHTON

LOUGHTON is situated in Essex, East of England. Properties in LOUGHTON have an average EPC rating of D (score 60/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. The IG10 postcode district contains over 10400 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£638,000

29 November 2018

Type: Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£575.0/yr

Save £74/yr

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Hot Water

£158.0/yr

Save £71/yr

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Lighting

45.0% low energy

£103.0/yr

Save £37/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!
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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 45% of fixed outlets

Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

The Alderton Infant School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayIG10 3HE

Last inspected: Feb 2023

Good

The Alderton Junior School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayIG10 3HE

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Roding Valley High School

Secondary
📍0.4 miles awayIG10 3JA

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Good

White Bridge Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayIG10 3DR

Last inspected: Jul 2022

Good

Staples Road Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayIG10 1HR

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayIG10 3SR

Last inspected: Apr 2023

Good

St John Fisher Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayIG10 2DY
?Not yet rated

Debden Park High School

Secondary
📍1.3 miles awayIG10 2BQ

Last inspected: Jan 2017

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: 470 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:470 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:188 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.

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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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