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Energy Performance Certificate

2 Home Close Farm, North Cray Road

DA5 3NH

BEXLEY

Current

C

69

Potential

C

78

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached bungalow is located in BEXLEY, DA5 3NH. The property offers 259m² (2788 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 8 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. The property holds an EPC rating of C (69/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs £8,000-£14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1689, comprising £1332 for heating, £147 for hot water, and £210 for lighting. The property produces 7.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home.

How Does 2 Home Close Farm Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 69/100, this BEXLEY property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. At £1689 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. At 259m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). CO2 emissions of 7.8 tonnes/year are above average. Energy improvements could significantly reduce the property's carbon footprint.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the DA5 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property69
Average60
+15% better
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vs BEXLEY

This property69
Average58
+19% better
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vs DA5

This property69
Average56
+23% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 69/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £850/year more than the BEXLEY average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(69 points)

Potential Rating

C(78 points)

Based on assessment dated 21 Jun 2015

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Property Information

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Full Address

2 Home Close Farm

North Cray Road

DA5 3NH

BEXLEY

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Property Type

Bungalow

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

259.0

8.0 total rooms

8.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

69 / 100

Potential: 78

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CO₂ Emissions

7.8 tonnes/year

30 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

167 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

21 Jun 2015

none of the above

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About BEXLEY

BEXLEY is situated in Kent, South East. Properties in BEXLEY have an average EPC rating of D (score 58/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £493 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The DA5 postcode district contains over 5400 registered properties. Like many BEXLEY properties, this home features period architecture with character typical of Victorian-era construction.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1332.0/yr

Save £182/yr

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Hot Water

£147.0/yr

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Lighting

0.0% low energy

£210.0/yr

Save £105/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor
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Roof

Pitched, 75 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

No low energy lighting

Very Poor
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Old Bexley Church of England School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayDA5 3JR

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Royal Park Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayDA14 4PX

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

Beths Grammar School

Secondary
📍1 miles awayDA5 1NE

Last inspected: May 2022

Good

Hurst Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayDA5 3AJ

Last inspected: Jul 2022

Good

Cleeve Park School

Secondary
📍1.2 miles awayDA14 4JN

Last inspected: Nov 2021

⚠️Requires improvement

Maypole Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayDA2 7UZ
?Not yet rated

Joydens Wood Junior School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayDA2 7NE

Last inspected: Jun 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Townley Grammar School

Secondary
📍1.3 miles awayDA6 7AB

Last inspected: Mar 2023

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

📻Basic Broadband

Average download speed: 1 Mbps

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Download Speed

Minimum:10 Mbps
Average:1 Mbps
Maximum:67 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:0 Mbps
Maximum:50 Mbps

Available Providers

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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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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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