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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

39 Crescent Drive South

BN2 6RA

BRIGHTON

Current

F

28

Potential

C

69

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£7,310

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£3,546

potential per year

This property costs approximately £5,510 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £3,764 annually.

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

Off the cost of an air source heat pump. Available now — limited places.

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🏠 ECO4 Scheme

Free

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a C rating — saving up to £3,764 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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FA
32,500
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£19,000
Payback
~2 yrs
Current Costs
£7,310/yr
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New A-Rated Boiler

Your heating is rated Poor. Compare local boiler installers.

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Air Source Heat Pump

Ultra-efficient heating with £7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached house is located in BRIGHTON, BN2 6RA. The property offers 221m² (2379 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 10 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. Currently rated F (28/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (69/100). This property benefits from a air source heat pump system, which can deliver 3-4 units of heat for every unit of electricity used. Heat pumps are eligible for the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, making them increasingly popular for UK homes seeking to reduce carbon emissions. The roof space has been converted to living space, with insulation between the rafters. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £7310, comprising £6558 for heating, £551 for hot water, and £201 for lighting. The property produces 12.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home. The property last sold in August 2021 for £500,000.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(28 points)

Achievable Rating

C(69 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 26 Mar 2024

What's Causing the Poor Energy Rating?

The EPC assessor rated each element of this property. Poor and average ratings are the biggest opportunities for improvement.

🧱 Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Average

🏗️ Roof

Roof room(s), no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Good

📦 Floor

Solid, insulated

🔥 Heating

Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric

Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Poor

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good

Property Information

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Full Address

39 Crescent Drive South

BN2 6RA

BRIGHTON

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Property Type

House

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

221.0

10.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

12.0 tonnes/year

55 kg/m²

📊

Energy Consumption

326 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in BRIGHTON

BRIGHTON properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (BN2) that have undergone improvement works have seen significant increases in EPC ratings and corresponding reductions in energy bills.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric

£6558 /yr

Save £3586/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£551 /yr

Save £178/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy

£201 /yr

💷 Sales History

Note: EPC improvements typically add 3–5% per band to property value. Moving from F to C could add significant value.

£500,000

D

Aug 2021

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayBN2 6RH

Last inspected: May 2022

Good

Woodingdean Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayBN2 6BB

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Longhill High School

Secondary
📍0.7 miles awayBN2 7FR

Last inspected: Sept 2018

Good

Bevendean Primary School and Nursery

Primary
📍1.6 miles awayBN2 4JP

Last inspected: Dec 2019

Good

Our Lady of Lourdes RC School

Primary
📍1.7 miles awayBN2 7HA

Last inspected: Nov 2018

Good

St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean

Primary
📍1.7 miles awayBN2 7HB

Last inspected: Feb 2020

Good

City Academy Whitehawk

Primary
📍1.7 miles awayBN2 5FL

Last inspected: Nov 2018

Good

Saltdean Primary School

Primary
📍1.9 miles awayBN2 8HB

Last inspected: Oct 2018

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: 491 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:491 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:196 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.

Data Sources: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Police.uk crime statistics.

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