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Energy Performance Certificate

26, Bradfield Drive

IG11 9AR

BARKING

Current

F

34

Potential

F

35

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,027

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,017

potential per year

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a F rating — saving up to £10 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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£5,500
Payback
~10 yrs
Current Costs
£1,027/yr
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Cavity Wall Insulation

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£2,000
Cost
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Air Source Heat Pump

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This semi-detached flat is located in BARKING, IG11 9AR. The property offers 73.6m² (792 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. Currently rated F (34/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. 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 £1027, comprising £878 for heating, £80 for hot water, and £69 for lighting. The property produces 4.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. The property last sold in December 2017 for £255,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(34 points)

Achievable Rating

F(35 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 8 Apr 2009

What's Causing the Poor Energy Rating?

The EPC assessor rated each element of this property. Poor and average ratings are the biggest opportunities for improvement.

🧱 Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor

🏗️ Roof

(another dwelling above)

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

(other premises below)

🔥 Heating

No system present: electric heaters assumed

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Average

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy — No low energy lighting

Very Poor

Property Information

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Full Address

26, Bradfield Drive

IG11 9AR

BARKING

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Property Type

Flat

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

73.6

3.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

4.9 tonnes/year

67 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

422 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in BARKING

BARKING properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (IG11) that have undergone improvement works have seen significant increases in EPC ratings and corresponding reductions in energy bills.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

No system present: electric heaters assumed

£878 /yr

🚿 Hot Water

£80 /yr

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy

£69 /yr

Save £34/yr with improvements

💷 Sales History

Note: EPC improvements typically add 3–5% per band to property value. Moving from F to F could add significant value.

£255,000

F

Dec 2017

£225,000

F

Mar 2016

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College

Secondary
📍0.3 miles awayIG11 9AG

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Good

Manor Junior School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayIG11 9AG

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

Manor Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayRM8 2FL

Last inspected: Jun 2018

Good

Dorothy Barley Junior Academy

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayRM8 2NB

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Dorothy Barley Infants' School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayRM8 2LL

Last inspected: Feb 2020

Good

Mayespark Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayIG3 9PX

Last inspected: Mar 2018

Good

Eastbury Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayIG11 9QQ

Last inspected: Feb 2019

Good

Eastbury Community School

All-through
📍0.7 miles awayIG11 9UW

Last inspected: Jul 2018

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
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
⬆️

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 Crime454 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
📊

violent crime

187 incidents (41%)

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Anti-social behaviour

83 incidents (18%)

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Vehicle crime

45 incidents (10%)

👜

Theft

28 incidents (6%)

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Criminal damage

24 incidents (5%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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.

Public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.