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37, Gables Close

SE5 7QE

LONDON

Current

D

61

Potential

D

67

At a Glance

About This Property

This flat is located in LONDON, SE5 7QE. The property offers 38.58m² (415 sq ft) of compact living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is a 1990s-era home. With an EPC rating of D (61/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Single glazing is a significant source of heat loss, accounting for up to 25% of a home's heat escaping through windows. Upgrading to double glazing typically costs £400-£600 per window but improves thermal comfort and can reduce noise by up to 30dB. Estimated annual energy costs are £552, comprising £288 for heating, £240 for hot water, and £24 for lighting. The property produces 2.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. For landlords: This rental property with a D rating is positioned above the current minimum standard. With proposed changes to require a C rating by 2028, modest improvements now could future-proof your compliance.

How Does 37, Gables Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 61/100, this LONDON property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £552 are approximately £1248 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. With 38.58m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². At 2.6 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 SE5 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property61
Average60
+2% better
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vs LONDON

This property61
Average64
-5% below
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vs SE5

This property61
Average62
-2% below

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 61/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £8/year more than the LONDON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(61 points)

Potential Rating

D(67 points)

Based on assessment dated 19 Apr 2011

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Property Information

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Full Address

37, Gables Close

SE5 7QE

LONDON

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Property Type

Flat

NO DATA!

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1996-2002

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Floor Area

38.58

2.0 total rooms

2.0 heated

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Tenure

rental (social)

Efficiency Score

61 / 100

Potential: 67

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CO₂ Emissions

2.6 tonnes/year

66 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

375 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

19 Apr 2011

rental (social)

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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). Heating costs are £256 below the LONDON average, offering good value. The SE5 postcode district contains over 17900 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Room heaters, electric

£288.0/yr

Save £84/yr

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Hot Water

£240.0/yr

Save £23/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£24.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Windows

Single glazed

Very Poor
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Floor

(other premises below)

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Heating System

Room heaters, electric

Poor

Main Fuel

electricity (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Oliver Goldsmith Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awaySE5 8UH

Last inspected: May 2022

Good

Brunswick Park Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awaySE5 7QH

Last inspected: Apr 2019

Good

St George's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awaySE5 7TF

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

Lyndhurst Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awaySE5 8SN

Last inspected: Apr 2023

Good

Angel Oak Academy

Primary
📍0.4 miles awaySE15 6FL

Last inspected: Oct 2017

Outstanding

Harris Primary Free School Peckham

Primary
📍0.4 miles awaySE15 5DZ

Last inspected: Apr 2017

Good

Harris Academy Peckham

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awaySE15 5DZ

Last inspected: Dec 2019

Good

St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awaySE15 5LP

Last inspected: Oct 2022

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: 314 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:314 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:47 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

BTSkyTalkTalkPlusnet

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.

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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.

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