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Energy Performance Certificate

28, Richmount Gardens

SE3 9AE

LONDON

Current

D

63

Potential

B

88

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in LONDON, SE3 9AE. The property offers 91m² (980 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. With an EPC rating of D (63/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (88/100). 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 property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £790, comprising £552 for heating, £149 for hot water, and £89 for lighting. The property produces 3.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in February 2017 for £521,000.

How Does 28, Richmount Gardens Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 63/100, this LONDON property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £790 are approximately £1010 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. The 91m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². At 3.8 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 SE3 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property63
Average60
+5% better
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vs LONDON

This property63
Average64
-2% below
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vs SE3

This property63
Average63
At average

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 63/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £246/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(63 points)

Potential Rating

B(88 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 3 Apr 2012

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Property Information

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Full Address

28, Richmount Gardens

SE3 9AE

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

91.0

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

63 / 100

Potential: 88

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CO₂ Emissions

3.8 tonnes/year

41 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

216 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

3 Apr 2012

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). The SE3 postcode district contains over 14900 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£521,000

17 February 2017

Type: Terraced

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£552.0/yr

Save £203/yr

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Hot Water

£149.0/yr

Save £77/yr

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Lighting

13.0% low energy

£89.0/yr

Save £41/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor
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Roof

Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, 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 13% of fixed outlets

Poor
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Wingfield Primary School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awaySE3 9GJ

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Outstanding

Brooklands Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awaySE3 9AB
?Not yet rated

Thomas Tallis School

Secondary
📍0.3 miles awaySE3 9PX

Last inspected: Dec 2018

Good

Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awaySE3 9YX

Last inspected: Jun 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awaySE13 5SG

Last inspected: Nov 2014

Outstanding

Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham

All-through
📍0.7 miles awaySE12 8PD

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

Ealdham Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awaySE9 6BP

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

John Ball Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awaySE3 0TP

Last inspected: Nov 2013

Outstanding

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.

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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