Energy Performance Certificate
26 Cold Blow Crescent
DA5 2DS
BEXLEY
Current
C
74
Potential
C
77
At a Glance
About This Property
This semi-detached house is located in BEXLEY, DA5 2DS. The property offers 143m² (1539 sq ft) of spacious living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (74/100), 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 property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. 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 £1349, comprising £981 for heating, £267 for hot water, and £101 for lighting. The property produces 3.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.
How Does 26 Cold Blow Crescent Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 74/100, this BEXLEY property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. At £1349 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. 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 DA5 postcode district.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs BEXLEY
vs DA5
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: £510/year more than the BEXLEY average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
Based on assessment dated 31 Jul 2025
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Property Information
Full Address
26 Cold Blow Crescent
DA5 2DS
BEXLEY
Property Type
House
Semi-Detached
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1930-1949
Floor Area
143.0 m²
7.0 total rooms
7.0 heated
Tenure
Owner-occupied
Efficiency Score
74 / 100
Potential: 77
CO₂ Emissions
3.6 tonnes/year
25 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
138 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
31 Jul 2025
marketed sale
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. The DA5 postcode district contains over 5400 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the BEXLEY area.
Location & Nearby Area
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Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
£981.0/yr
Hot Water
£267.0/yr
Lighting
80.0% low energy
£101.0/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Windows
Fully double glazed
Floor
Solid, no insulation (assumed)
Heating System
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Main Fuel
mains gas (not community)
Lighting
Below average lighting efficiency
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View UK Property Insights →Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
Maypole Primary School
PrimaryBeths Grammar School
SecondaryLast inspected: May 2022
Joydens Wood Junior School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jun 2022
Joydens Wood Infant School
PrimaryLast inspected: Oct 2023
Wentworth Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jun 2023
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School
SecondaryLast inspected: Jan 2019
Old Bexley Church of England School
PrimaryLast inspected: May 2023
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jul 2023
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.
Broadband & Connectivity
Average download speed: 500 Mbps
Download Speed
Upload Speed
Available Providers
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.