The government has proposed raising the minimum EPC standard to C by 2028 for new rental tenancies and 2030 for all tenancies. This E-rated property would need to improve by two bands to comply. Acting now costs less and avoids deadline pressure.
Now
E
Current rating
Target (2028)
C
Minimum required
Achievable
C
With improvements
This Property
£868
estimated per year
UK Average
£1,800
per year
After Improvements
£400
potential per year
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This terraced flat is located in LONDON, E11 3RZ. The property offers 35m² (377 sq ft) of compact living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. The property has an EPC rating of E (49/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (77/100). The property has modern timber frame or system-built walls, which typically offer good insulation properties when properly maintained. 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 £868, comprising £524 for heating, £311 for hot water, and £33 for lighting. The property produces 2.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in September 2021 for £223,000.
Current Rating
Achievable Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 6 Nov 2020
Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.
🧱 Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
🏗️ Roof
(another dwelling above)
🪟 Windows
Fully double glazed
📦 Floor
Suspended, no insulation (assumed)
🔥 Heating
Room heaters, electric
🚿 Hot Water
NaN
💡 Lighting
100.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Full Address
47 ALDERS CLOSE
WANSTEAD
E11 3RZ
LONDON
Property Type
Flat
End-Terrace
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1983-1990
Floor Area
35.0 m²
2.0 total rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.4 tonnes/year
Energy Consumption
409 kWh/m²/year
LONDON has a mix of older and newer housing stock. E-rated properties in this area typically pre-date modern insulation standards but are strong candidates for improvement — particularly insulation and heating system upgrades, which can lift ratings by two or more bands.
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🔥 Heating
Room heaters, electric
£524 /yr
Save £320/yr
🚿 Hot Water
£311 /yr
Save £165/yr
💡 Lighting
100.0% low energy
£33 /yr
Improving from E to C typically adds 3–5% per band to property value.
£223,000
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Sept 2021
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The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels
Anti-social behaviour
127 incidents (26%)
violent crime
98 incidents (20%)
Shoplifting
82 incidents (17%)
Vehicle crime
34 incidents (7%)
Criminal damage
29 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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Data Sources: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Police.uk crime statistics.
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