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Energy Performance Certificate

2 Wallace Close

SE28 8NL

LONDON

Current

D

65

Potential

B

88

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in LONDON, SE28 8NL. The property offers 60m² (646 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. With an EPC rating of D (65/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (88/100). The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. Single glazing is a significant source of heat loss, accounting for up to 25% of a home's heat escaping through windows. Upgrading to double glazing typically costs £400-£600 per window but improves thermal comfort and can reduce noise by up to 30dB. Estimated annual energy costs are £1107, comprising £749 for heating, £273 for hot water, and £85 for lighting. The property produces 2.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 2 Wallace Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 65/100, this LONDON property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £1107 are approximately £693 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. With 60m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to 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 SE28 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property65
Average60
+8% better
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vs LONDON

This property65
Average64
+2% better
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vs SE28

This property65
Average67
-3% below

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 65/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £563/year more than the LONDON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(65 points)

Potential Rating

B(88 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 20 Feb 2024

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Property Information

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Full Address

2 Wallace Close

SE28 8NL

LONDON

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1967-1975

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Floor Area

60.0

3.0 total rooms

3.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

65 / 100

Potential: 88

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CO₂ Emissions

2.7 tonnes/year

45 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

253 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

20 Feb 2024

marketed sale

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About LONDON

LONDON is situated in South East London, London. Properties in LONDON have an average EPC rating of D (score 64/100). Heating costs are £205 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The SE28 postcode district contains over 9900 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Warm air, mains gas

£749.0/yr

Save £266/yr

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Hot Water

£273.0/yr

Save £114/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£85.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor
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Roof

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average
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Windows

Single glazed

Very Poor
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Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Warm air, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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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

Jubilee Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awaySE28 8JB

Last inspected: Mar 2022

Good

Castilion Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awaySE28 8QA

Last inspected: May 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awaySE28 8LW

Last inspected: Nov 2018

Good

Windrush Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awaySE28 8AR
?Not yet rated

Willow Bank Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awaySE2 9XB

Last inspected: Apr 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Linton Mead Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awaySE28 8DT

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Hawksmoor School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awaySE28 8AS

Last inspected: Oct 2023

Good

St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awaySE28 8GB

Last inspected: Nov 2022

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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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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