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Energy Performance Certificate

4, Sycamore Close

SE9 4RD

LONDON

Current

D

63

Potential

B

86

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced bungalow is located in LONDON, SE9 4RD. The property offers 46mยฒ (495 sq ft) of compact living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is a 1990s-era home. With an EPC rating of D (63/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (86/100). The property uses electric storage heaters, which charge overnight on cheaper electricity tariffs. While having low installation costs, running costs are typically higher than gas central heating. A heat pump could reduce electricity use by 60-70%. 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. 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 ยฃ582, comprising ยฃ381 for heating, ยฃ137 for hot water, and ยฃ64 for lighting. The property produces 3.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in May 2015 for ยฃ235,000.

How Does 4, Sycamore Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 63/100, this LONDON property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of ยฃ582 are approximately ยฃ1218 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. With 46mยฒ of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87mยฒ. At 3.9 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 SE9 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property63
Average60
+5% better
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vs LONDON

This property63
Average64
-2% below
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vs SE9

This property63
Average58
+9% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 63/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ38/year more than the LONDON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(63 points)

Potential Rating

B(86 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 16 Dec 2014

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Property Information

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Full Address

4, Sycamore Close

SE9 4RD

LONDON

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Property Type

Bungalow

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1991-1995

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Floor Area

46.0 mยฒ

2.0 total rooms

2.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

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Efficiency Score

63 / 100

Potential: 86

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

3.9 tonnes/year

84 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

495 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

16 Dec 2014

marketed sale

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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). The SE9 postcode district contains over 18600 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

ยฃ235,000

8 May 2015

Type: Terraced

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Electric storage heaters

ยฃ381.0/yr

Save ยฃ53/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ137.0/yr

Save ยฃ51/yr

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Lighting

14.0% low energy

ยฃ64.0/yr

Save ยฃ29/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

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Electric storage heaters

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Main Fuel

electricity (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 14% of fixed outlets

Poor
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Greenacres Primary School and Language Impairment Unit

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขSE9 3JN

Last inspected: Feb 2022

โœ“Good

St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขSE9 4JR

Last inspected: Nov 2021

โœ“Good

Middle Park Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขSE9 5RX

Last inspected: Apr 2019

โœ“Good

Ravensworth Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขSE9 4LW

Last inspected: Jul 2018

โœ“Good

Marvels Lane Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขSE12 9RA

Last inspected: Jan 2020

โœ“Good

Elmstead Wood Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขSE9 4AT

Last inspected: Feb 2019

โœ“Good

Eltham Hill School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“1 miles awayโ€ขSE9 5EE

Last inspected: Jan 2019

โœ“Good

Montbelle Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1 miles awayโ€ขSE9 3EY

Last inspected: Mar 2023

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

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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.

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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