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Below Average Efficiency โ€” Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

5, Hilly Fields Crescent

SE4 1QA

LONDON

Current

E

50

Potential

B

83

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

B

With improvements

Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

ยฃ1,740

estimated per year

UK Average

ยฃ1,800

per year

After Improvements

ยฃ806

potential per year

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ยฃ7,500

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach B โ€” saving up to ยฃ934/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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๐Ÿ’ฐ Save ยฃ2,484/year

With 4 selected upgrades

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Journey to A
Eโ†’A
+ยฃ26,000
Property Value Boost
Investment
ยฃ33,500
Payback
~13 yrs
Current Costs
ยฃ1,740/yr
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ยฃ11,000
Cost
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Ultra-efficient heating with ยฃ7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

Save ยฃ934/yrPayback: ~4 years+10 EPC points
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ยฃ3,500
ยฃ11,000
Cost
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External Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Very Poor. External insulation can dramatically cut heat loss.

Save ยฃ400/yrPayback: ~30 years+8 EPC points
ยฃ12,000
Cost
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ยฃ7,000
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About This E-Rated Property

This semi-detached house is located in LONDON, SE4 1QA. The property offers 154mยฒ (1658 sq ft) of spacious living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. The property has an EPC rating of E (50/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (83/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs ยฃ8,000-ยฃ14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ1740, comprising ยฃ1373 for heating, ยฃ211 for hot water, and ยฃ156 for lighting. The property produces 8.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home. The property last sold in January 2022 for ยฃ1,250,000.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

E(50 points)

Achievable Rating

B(83 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 4 Nov 2016

Building Elements โ€” Improvement Opportunities

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

๐Ÿงฑ Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

๐Ÿ—๏ธ Roof

Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation

Average

๐ŸชŸ Windows

Some secondary glazing

Poor

๐Ÿ“ฆ Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

NaN

Good

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

6.0% low energy โ€” Low energy lighting in 6% of fixed outlets

Very Poor

Property Information

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Full Address

5, Hilly Fields Crescent

SE4 1QA

LONDON

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

๐Ÿ“…

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1930-1949

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Floor Area

154.0 mยฒ

7.0 total rooms

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

8.0 tonnes/year

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Energy Consumption

294 kWh/mยฒ/year

E-Rated Properties in LONDON

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 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

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ1373 /yr

Save ยฃ765/yr

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

ยฃ211 /yr

Save ยฃ95/yr

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

6.0% low energy

ยฃ156 /yr

Save ยฃ74/yr

๐Ÿ’ท Sales History

Improving from E to C typically adds 3โ€“5% per band to property value.

ยฃ1,250,000

S

Jan 2022

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Ashmead Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขSE8 4DX

Last inspected: Nov 2022

โœ“Good

Gordonbrock Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขSE4 1HQ

Last inspected: Mar 2019

โญOutstanding

Beecroft Garden Primary

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขSE4 2BS

Last inspected: Mar 2019

โœ“Good

John Stainer Community Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขSE4 2DY

Last inspected: Nov 2012

โญOutstanding

Myatt Garden Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขSE4 1DF

Last inspected: Sept 2018

โœ“Good

St Stephen's CofE Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขSE8 4ED

Last inspected: Jun 2022

โœ“Good

Lucas Vale Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขSE8 4QB

Last inspected: Jan 2023

โœ“Good

Turnham Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขSE4 2HH

Last inspected: Oct 2022

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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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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