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4, Lessingham Avenue

SW17 8LU

LONDON

Current

D

67

Potential

C

78

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced flat is located in LONDON, SW17 8LU. The property offers 65mยฒ (700 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. With an EPC rating of D (67/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (78/100). 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 ยฃ8,000-ยฃ14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ618, comprising ยฃ488 for heating, ยฃ84 for hot water, and ยฃ46 for lighting. The property produces 2.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in February 2017 for ยฃ580,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database. 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 4, Lessingham Avenue Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 67/100, this LONDON property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of ยฃ618 are approximately ยฃ1182 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. At 2.5 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 SW17 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property67
Average60
+12% better
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vs LONDON

This property67
Average64
+5% better
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vs SW17

This property67
Average61
+10% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 67/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ74/year more than the LONDON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(67 points)

Potential Rating

C(78 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 17 May 2016

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Property Information

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Full Address

4, Lessingham Avenue

SW17 8LU

LONDON

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Property Type

Flat

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

65.0 mยฒ

3.0 total rooms

3.0 heated

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Tenure

rental (private)

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Efficiency Score

67 / 100

Potential: 78

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

2.5 tonnes/year

39 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

220 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

17 May 2016

rental (private)

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About LONDON

LONDON is situated in South West London, London. Properties in LONDON have an average EPC rating of D (score 64/100). The SW17 postcode district contains over 25800 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

ยฃ580,000

7 February 2017

Type: Flat

โ†—+ยฃ208,000(+55.9%)

vs previous sale

ยฃ372,000

6 July 2015

Type: Flat

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 55.9% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ488.0/yr

Save ยฃ214/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ84.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

ยฃ46.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor
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Roof

(another dwelling above)

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Windows

Mostly double glazing

Good
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Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

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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

Gatton (VA) Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.2 miles awayโ€ขSW17 0DS

Last inspected: Feb 2014

โญOutstanding

Hillbrook School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.2 miles awayโ€ขSW17 8SG

Last inspected: Feb 2014

โญOutstanding

Franciscan Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขSW17 8HQ

Last inspected: Jan 2023

โœ“Good

St Boniface RC Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขSW17 8PP

Last inspected: Nov 2021

โœ“Good

Tooting Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขSW17 8HE

Last inspected: Jun 2015

โญOutstanding

St Anselm's Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขSW17 8RW

Last inspected: Sept 2023

โญOutstanding

Fircroft Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขSW17 7PP

Last inspected: Jun 2022

โš ๏ธRequires improvement

Ernest Bevin Academy

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขSW17 7DF
?Not yet rated

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 Crime775 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

206 incidents (27%)

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Anti-social behaviour

151 incidents (19%)

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Shoplifting

84 incidents (11%)

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Theft

61 incidents (8%)

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Public order

47 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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