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Energy Performance Certificate

231 South Countess Road

E17 5JT

LONDON

Current

C

74

Potential

B

82

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in LONDON, E17 5JT. The property offers 143m² (1539 sq ft) of spacious living space with 8 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. The property holds an EPC rating of C (74/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (82/100). 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. Double glazing is installed, though the efficiency rating suggests older units. Modern low-E double glazing can be up to 40% more efficient than units installed before 2002. Estimated annual energy costs are £1151, comprising £855 for heating, £155 for hot water, and £141 for lighting. The property produces 3.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 231 South Countess Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 74/100, this LONDON property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £1151 are approximately £649 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 143m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 3.6 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 E17 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property74
Average60
+23% better
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vs LONDON

This property74
Average64
+16% better
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vs E17

This property74
Average63
+17% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 74/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £607/year more than the LONDON 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(74 points)

Potential Rating

B(82 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 13 Mar 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

231 South Countess Road

E17 5JT

LONDON

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

143.0

8.0 total rooms

8.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (private)

Efficiency Score

74 / 100

Potential: 82

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CO₂ Emissions

3.6 tonnes/year

25 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

143 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

13 Mar 2025

rental

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About LONDON

LONDON is situated in East London, London. Properties in LONDON have an average EPC rating of D (score 64/100). Heating costs are £311 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The E17 postcode district contains over 40800 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the LONDON area.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£855/yr

Save £51/yr

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Hot Water

£155/yr

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Lighting

86.0% low energy

£141/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor
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Roof

Flat, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

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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 86% of fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Greenleaf Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayE17 6QW

Last inspected: Jul 2022

Good

Hillyfield Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayE17 6ED

Last inspected: Dec 2018

Good

The Winns Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayE17 5ET

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Stoneydown Park School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayE17 6JY

Last inspected: Feb 2023

Good

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayE17 7DP

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Mission Grove Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayE17 7EJ

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

Whittingham Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayE17 5QX

Last inspected: Feb 2020

Good

Willowfield School

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awayE17 6ND

Last inspected: Oct 2021

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: 487 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:487 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:195 Mbps
Maximum:200 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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Area Safety

Higher Crime673 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

163 incidents (24%)

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Anti-social behaviour

162 incidents (24%)

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Theft

70 incidents (10%)

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Vehicle crime

58 incidents (9%)

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Criminal damage

38 incidents (6%)

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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