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Below Average Efficiency — Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

2 The Outlook, Roedean Path

BN2 5RP

BRIGHTON

Current

E

53

Potential

D

61

📅 Upcoming Regulation Change — Plan Ahead

The government has proposed raising the minimum EPC standard to C by 2028 for new rental tenancies and 2030 for all tenancies. This E-rated property would need to improve by two bands to comply. Acting now costs less and avoids deadline pressure.

Now

E

Current rating

Target (2028)

C

Minimum required

Achievable

D

With improvements

⚖️ Landlord Compliance — Current & Future Requirements

This E-rated rental property currently meets the minimum standard (E or above). However, with the proposed upgrade to C by 2028, landlords will need to invest in improvements. Planning now — rather than at the last minute — allows you to take advantage of grants and spread costs.

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Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

£915

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£772

potential per year

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach D — saving up to £143/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Journey to A
EA
26,000
Property Value Boost
Investment
£6,500
Payback
~9 yrs
Current Costs
£915/yr
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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated Very Poor. Quickest payback of any upgrade — top up to 270mm.

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Cavity Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Poor. Cavity fill is one of the most cost-effective upgrades available.

Save £250/yrPayback: ~8 years+4 EPC points
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Cost
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Ultra-efficient heating with £7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

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About This E-Rated Property

This detached flat is located in BRIGHTON, BN2 5RP. The property offers 102.3m² (1101 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. The property has an EPC rating of E (53/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a D rating (61/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. The flat roof has poor insulation. Flat roof insulation is more complex but essential for preventing heat loss and condensation issues, typically costing £1,000-£3,000 depending on access and method. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £915, comprising £721 for heating, £119 for hot water, and £75 for lighting. The property produces 6.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home. For landlords: This property currently meets the minimum E rating requirement under MEES regulations. However, the government has proposed increasing the minimum to C by 2028 for new tenancies and 2030 for existing tenancies, so consider planning upgrades now.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

E(53 points)

Achievable Rating

D(61 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 18 Nov 2008

Building Elements — Improvement Opportunities

Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.

🧱 Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor

🏗️ Roof

Flat, limited insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Good

📦 Floor

(other premises below)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Good

💡 Lighting

40.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets

Average

Property Information

📍

Full Address

2 The Outlook

Roedean Path

BN2 5RP

BRIGHTON

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Property Type

Flat

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

📐

Floor Area

102.3

5.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

6.0 tonnes/year

📊

Energy Consumption

353 kWh/m²/year

E-Rated Properties in BRIGHTON

BRIGHTON has a mix of older and newer housing stock. E-rated properties in this area typically pre-date modern insulation standards but are strong candidates for improvement — particularly insulation and heating system upgrades, which can lift ratings by two or more bands.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£721 /yr

Save £99/yr

🚿 Hot Water

£119 /yr

Save £16/yr

💡 Lighting

40.0% low energy

£75 /yr

Save £28/yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Mark's CofE Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayBN2 5EA

Last inspected: Oct 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

City Academy Whitehawk

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayBN2 5FL

Last inspected: Nov 2018

Good

Longhill High School

Secondary
📍1.1 miles awayBN2 7FR

Last inspected: Sept 2018

Good

St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayBN2 0AH

Last inspected: Apr 2019

Good

Woodingdean Primary School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayBN2 6BB

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

St Luke's Primary School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayBN2 9ZF

Last inspected: Oct 2013

Outstanding

Our Lady of Lourdes RC School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayBN2 7HA

Last inspected: Nov 2018

Good

Queen's Park Primary School

Primary
📍1.6 miles awayBN2 0BN

Last inspected: Sept 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

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

Superfast Broadband

Average download speed: 165 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:165 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
⬆️

Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:25 Mbps
Maximum:50 Mbps

Available Providers

BTSkyTalkTalkPlusnet

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.

Data Sources: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Police.uk crime statistics.

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