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Energy Performance Certificate

1A, Harpenden Road

E12 5HJ

London

Current

B

85

Potential

A

94

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in London, E12 5HJ. The property offers 147m² (1582 sq ft) of spacious living space. With an EPC rating of B (85/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (94/100). This property benefits from a air source heat pump system, which can deliver 3-4 units of heat for every unit of electricity used. Heat pumps are eligible for the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, making them increasingly popular for UK homes seeking to reduce carbon emissions. Estimated annual energy costs are £1017, comprising £482 for heating, £380 for hot water, and £155 for lighting. The property produces 1.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.

How Does 1A Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 85/100, this London property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £1017 are approximately £783 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 147m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). CO2 emissions of 1.7 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 E12 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property85
Average60
+42% better
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vs London

This property85
Average75
+13% better
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vs E12

This property85
Average59
+44% better

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

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £630/year more than the London average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

B(85 points)

Potential Rating

A(94 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 15 Jan 2024

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Property Information

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Full Address

1A

Harpenden Road

E12 5HJ

London

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

2022

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Floor Area

147.0

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

85 / 100

Potential: 94

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CO₂ Emissions

1.7 tonnes/year

12 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

69 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

15 Jan 2024

new dwelling

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About London

London is situated in East London, London. Properties in London have an average EPC rating of C (score 75/100). The E12 postcode district contains over 10800 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric

£482/yr

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Hot Water

£380/yr

Save £155/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£155/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.21 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.13 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.12 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Heating System

Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric

Very Good

Main Fuel

Electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Aldersbrook Primary School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayE12 5HL

Last inspected: Dec 2014

Outstanding

Godwin Junior School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayE7 0JW

Last inspected: May 2018

Good

Wanstead High School

Secondary
📍0.9 miles awayE11 2JZ

Last inspected: Jan 2019

Good

Woodgrange Infant School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayE7 0NJ

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Good

Highlands Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayIG1 3LE

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Outstanding

Davies Lane Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayE11 3DR
?Not yet rated

Buxton School

All-through
📍1 miles awayE11 3NN

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayE11 2TA
?Not yet rated

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 Crime303 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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Anti-social behaviour

97 incidents (32%)

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violent crime

67 incidents (22%)

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Criminal damage

25 incidents (8%)

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Theft

22 incidents (7%)

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Public order

20 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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