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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

48, Brownhill Road

SE6 2EJ

LONDON

Current

G

14

Potential

F

36

This G-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£2,240

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,450

potential per year

This property costs approximately £440 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £790 annually.

⚖️ Landlord Legal Compliance — Action Required

This G-rated property does not meet the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). Since April 2020, landlords cannot legally let properties rated F or G without a valid registered exemption. Fines of up to £30,000 apply. Immediate improvements are required to reach at least an E rating.

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Why Does This Property Have a G Rating?

This semi-detached house is located in LONDON, SE6 2EJ. The property offers 117.01m² (1259 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. Currently rated G (14/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a F rating (36/100). The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £2240, comprising £1853 for heating, £265 for hot water, and £122 for lighting. The property produces 8.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home. IMPORTANT FOR LANDLORDS: With an EPC rating of G, this property does not meet the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). Since April 2020, landlords cannot legally let properties rated F or G without registering a valid exemption. Penalties for non-compliance can reach up to £30,000. Immediate improvements are required to bring the property to at least an E rating.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

G(14 points)

Achievable Rating

F(36 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 12 Feb 2010

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

Solid brick, with internal insulation

Good

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation

Good

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Good

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, electric

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy — No low energy lighting

Very Poor

Property Information

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Full Address

48, Brownhill Road

SE6 2EJ

LONDON

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

117.01

7.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

8.2 tonnes/year

70 kg/m²

📊

Energy Consumption

468 kWh/m²/year

G-Rated Properties in LONDON

LONDON properties with G ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (SE6) 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

Room heaters, electric

£1853 /yr

Save £767/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£265 /yr

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy

£122 /yr

Save £54/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awaySE6 2LD

Last inspected: May 2023

Outstanding

Rushey Green Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awaySE6 2LA

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Holbeach Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awaySE6 4TP

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Brindishe Green School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awaySE13 6EH

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awaySE13 6NX

Last inspected: Dec 2021

Good

Sandhurst Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awaySE6 1NW

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

Rathfern Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awaySE6 4NL

Last inspected: Sept 2021

Outstanding

Conisborough College

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awaySE6 2SE

Last inspected: Apr 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

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: 391 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:391 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:156 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.

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

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