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34 Rickman Hill

CR5 3DN

COULSDON

Current

D

58

Potential

B

84

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in COULSDON, CR5 3DN. The property offers 98m² (1055 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. With an EPC rating of D (58/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (84/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs £8,000-£14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. 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 £1568, comprising £1206 for heating, £207 for hot water, and £155 for lighting. The property produces 4.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home.

How Does 34 Rickman Hill Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 58/100, this COULSDON property is around the national average for UK homes. At £1568 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. The 98m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m².

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the CR5 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property58
Average60
-3% below
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vs COULSDON

This property58
Average61
-5% below
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vs CR5

This property58
Average60
-3% below

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 58/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £729/year more than the COULSDON 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(58 points)

Potential Rating

B(84 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 8 Apr 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

34 Rickman Hill

CR5 3DN

COULSDON

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1930-1949

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Floor Area

98.0

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

58 / 100

Potential: 84

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CO₂ Emissions

4.7 tonnes/year

47 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

271 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

8 Apr 2025

marketed sale

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About COULSDON

COULSDON is situated in Croydon, London. Properties in COULSDON have an average EPC rating of D (score 61/100). Heating costs are £367 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The CR5 postcode district contains over 9200 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the COULSDON 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

£1206.0/yr

Save £500/yr

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Hot Water

£207.0/yr

Save £88/yr

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Lighting

42.0% low energy

£155.0/yr

Save £57/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor
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Roof

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average
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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 42% of fixed outlets

Average
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Aidan's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayCR5 3DE

Last inspected: Oct 2018

Good

Chipstead Valley Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayCR5 3BW
?Not yet rated

Smitham Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayCR5 3DE

Last inspected: Apr 2023

Good

Woodcote Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayCR5 2ED
?Not yet rated

Woodmansterne Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awaySM7 3HU

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

Oasis Academy Byron

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayCR5 2XE

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Woodcote High School

Secondary
📍1.1 miles awayCR5 2EH

Last inspected: Mar 2018

Good

Coulsdon CofE Primary School

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayCR5 1ED

Last inspected: Nov 2011

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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Area Safety

Moderate85 incidents/month

Crime levels are moderate in the surrounding area (1-mile radius)

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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Anti-social behaviour

23 incidents (27%)

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violent crime

13 incidents (15%)

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Vehicle crime

10 incidents (12%)

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Theft

9 incidents (11%)

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Public order

8 incidents (9%)

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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