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38 Hepworth Gardens

IG11 9BA

BARKING

Current

C

76

Potential

C

78

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced flat is located in BARKING, IG11 9BA. The property offers 43mยฒ (463 sq ft) of compact living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. The property holds an EPC rating of C (76/100), 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 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, 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 ยฃ344, comprising ยฃ244 for heating, ยฃ59 for hot water, and ยฃ41 for lighting. The property produces 1.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.

How Does 38 Hepworth Gardens Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 76/100, this BARKING property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of ยฃ344 are approximately ยฃ1456 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. With 43mยฒ of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87mยฒ. CO2 emissions of 1.2 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the IG11 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property76
Average60
+27% better
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vs BARKING

This property76
Average68
+12% better
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vs IG11

This property76
Average68
+12% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 76/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ115/year less than the BARKING average

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
C69-80
Current
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

C(76 points)

Potential Rating

C(78 points)

Based on assessment dated 18 Aug 2022

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Property Information

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Full Address

38 Hepworth Gardens

IG11 9BA

BARKING

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Property Type

Flat

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1976-1982

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Floor Area

43.0 mยฒ

2.0 total rooms

2.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (private)

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Efficiency Score

76 / 100

Potential: 78

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

1.2 tonnes/year

29 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

165 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

18 Aug 2022

rental

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About BARKING

BARKING is situated in Essex, East of England. Properties in BARKING have an average EPC rating of D (score 68/100). Heating costs are ยฃ215 below the BARKING average, offering good value. The IG11 postcode district contains over 24800 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ244.0/yr

Save ยฃ29/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ59.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

ยฃ41.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)

Average
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Roof

Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

(another dwelling below)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good
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Main Fuel

mains gas (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

Dorothy Barley Junior Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขRM8 2NB

Last inspected: Mar 2023

โœ“Good

Dorothy Barley Infants' School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขRM8 2LL

Last inspected: Feb 2020

โœ“Good

Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขIG11 9AG

Last inspected: Dec 2022

โœ“Good

Manor Junior School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขIG11 9AG

Last inspected: Sept 2023

โœ“Good

Manor Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขRM8 2FL

Last inspected: Jun 2018

โœ“Good

Eastbury Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขIG11 9QQ

Last inspected: Feb 2019

โœ“Good

The St Teresa Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขRM8 2XJ
?Not yet rated

Mayespark Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขIG3 9PX

Last inspected: Mar 2018

โœ“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

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

โšก 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

Higher Crime425 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

162 incidents (38%)

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Anti-social behaviour

77 incidents (18%)

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Vehicle crime

41 incidents (10%)

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Criminal damage

29 incidents (7%)

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Theft

27 incidents (6%)

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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