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498, Kingston Road

SW20 8DT

LONDON

Current

B

81

Potential

B

90

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in LONDON, SW20 8DT. The property offers 126m² (1356 sq ft) of spacious living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. With an EPC rating of B (81/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The cavity walls have excellent insulation, contributing significantly to the property's thermal efficiency and helping maintain stable indoor temperatures year-round. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Triple-glazed windows provide excellent insulation, reducing heat loss by up to 40% compared to single glazing and offering superior noise reduction of up to 35dB. Estimated annual energy costs are £549, comprising £357 for heating, £107 for hot water, and £85 for lighting. The property produces 2.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in July 2024 for £850,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 498, Kingston Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 81/100, this LONDON property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £549 are approximately £1251 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. The 126m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². CO2 emissions of 2.2 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the SW20 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property81
Average60
+35% better
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vs LONDON

This property81
Average64
+27% better
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vs SW20

This property81
Average60
+35% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 81/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £5/year more than the LONDON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

B(81 points)

Potential Rating

B(90 points)

Based on assessment dated 2 Jun 2020

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Property Information

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Full Address

498, Kingston Road

SW20 8DT

LONDON

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Property Type

House

End-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

126.0

6.0 total rooms

6.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

81 / 100

Potential: 90

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CO₂ Emissions

2.2 tonnes/year

17 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

99 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

2 Jun 2020

non marketed sale

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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). This property performs better than most homes in the area. The SW20 postcode district contains over 10900 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£850,000

12 July 2024

Type: Terraced

+£345,000(+68.3%)

vs previous sale

£505,000

28 November 2019

Type: Terraced

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 68.3% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£357.0/yr

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Hot Water

£107.0/yr

Save £33/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£85.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity and internal insulation

Very Good
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Roof

Pitched, insulated at rafters

Good
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Windows

Fully triple glazed

Very Good
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Floor

Solid, insulated

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

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

Ursuline High School Wimbledon

Secondary
📍0.3 miles awaySW20 8HA

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

Joseph Hood Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awaySW20 9NS

Last inspected: Jan 2022

Good

Wimbledon Chase Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awaySW19 3QB

Last inspected: May 2012

Outstanding

Hollymount School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awaySW20 0SQ

Last inspected: Jun 2018

Good

Rutlish School

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awaySW20 9AD

Last inspected: Apr 2022

Outstanding

Wimbledon College

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awaySW19 4NS

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Dundonald Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awaySW19 3QH

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

West Wimbledon Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awaySW20 0BZ

Last inspected: May 2022

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

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 492 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:492 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:197 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 Crime245 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

62 incidents (25%)

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Anti-social behaviour

42 incidents (17%)

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Shoplifting

40 incidents (16%)

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Vehicle crime

25 incidents (10%)

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Theft

17 incidents (7%)

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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