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Below Average Efficiency โ€” Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

48, Hereward Green

IG10 2HE

LOUGHTON

Current

E

54

Potential

D

64

๐Ÿ“… Upcoming Regulation Change โ€” Plan Ahead

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

D

With improvements

โš–๏ธ Landlord Compliance โ€” Current & Future Requirements

This E-rated rental property currently meets the minimum standard (E or above). However, with the proposed upgrade to C by 2028, landlords will need to invest in improvements. Planning now โ€” rather than at the last minute โ€” allows you to take advantage of grants and spread costs.

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Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

ยฃ491

estimated per year

UK Average

ยฃ1,800

per year

After Improvements

ยฃ400

potential per year

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ยฃ7,500

Off an air source heat pump. Available now โ€” limited places.

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Free insulation & heating for eligible households on benefits or low income.

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach D โ€” saving up to ยฃ102/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Journey to A
Eโ†’A
+ยฃ26,000
Property Value Boost
Investment
ยฃ10,500
Payback
~23 yrs
Current Costs
ยฃ491/yr
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Air Source Heat Pump

Ultra-efficient heating with ยฃ7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

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ยฃ11,000
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Double Glazing

Your windows are rated Very Poor. Modern A-rated double glazing reduces drafts and heat loss.

Save ยฃ150/yrPayback: ~47 years+2 EPC points
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About This E-Rated Property

This terraced flat is located in LOUGHTON, IG10 2HE. The property offers 34.95mยฒ (376 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 (54/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a D rating (64/100). 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. Single glazing is a significant source of heat loss, accounting for up to 25% of a home's heat escaping through windows. Upgrading to double glazing typically costs ยฃ400-ยฃ600 per window but improves thermal comfort and can reduce noise by up to 30dB. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ491, comprising ยฃ265 for heating, ยฃ190 for hot water, and ยฃ36 for lighting. The property produces 2.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. For landlords: This property currently meets the minimum E rating requirement under MEES regulations. However, the government has proposed increasing the minimum to C by 2028 for new tenancies and 2030 for existing tenancies, so consider planning upgrades now.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

E(54 points)

Achievable Rating

D(64 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 6 Mar 2009

Building Elements โ€” Improvement Opportunities

Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.

๐Ÿงฑ Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good

๐Ÿ—๏ธ Roof

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average

๐ŸชŸ Windows

Single glazed

Very Poor

๐Ÿ“ฆ Floor

(other premises below)

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Electric storage heaters

Poor

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

0.0% low energy โ€” No low energy lighting

Very Poor

Property Information

๐Ÿ“

Full Address

48, Hereward Green

IG10 2HE

LOUGHTON

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Property Type

Flat

End-Terrace

๐Ÿ“…

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1983-1990

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Floor Area

34.95 mยฒ

2.0 total rooms

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

2.9 tonnes/year

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Energy Consumption

547 kWh/mยฒ/year

E-Rated Properties in LOUGHTON

LOUGHTON 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 โ€” particularly insulation and heating system upgrades, which can lift ratings by two or more bands.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs โ€” Current vs Potential

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Electric storage heaters

ยฃ265 /yr

Save ยฃ46/yr

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

ยฃ190 /yr

Save ยฃ38/yr

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

0.0% low energy

ยฃ36 /yr

Save ยฃ18/yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Hereward Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.1 miles awayโ€ขIG10 2HR
?Not yet rated

Davenant Foundation School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.2 miles awayโ€ขIG10 2LD

Last inspected: Sept 2021

โœ“Good

Debden Park High School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขIG10 2BQ

Last inspected: Jan 2017

โญOutstanding

St John Fisher Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขIG10 2DY
?Not yet rated

Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขIG10 3SR

Last inspected: Apr 2023

โœ“Good

Theydon Bois Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.2 miles awayโ€ขCM16 7DH

Last inspected: Oct 2022

โœ“Good

The Alderton Junior School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.3 miles awayโ€ขIG10 3HE

Last inspected: Jan 2023

โœ“Good

The Alderton Infant School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.4 miles awayโ€ขIG10 3HE

Last inspected: Feb 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

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

Moderate93 incidents/month

Crime levels are moderate in the surrounding area (1-mile radius)

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
๐Ÿ“Š

violent crime

31 incidents (33%)

๐Ÿ”Š

Anti-social behaviour

14 incidents (15%)

๐Ÿ”ฅ

Criminal damage

13 incidents (14%)

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Public order

8 incidents (9%)

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Shoplifting

8 incidents (9%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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.

Public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.