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7 Marlowe Gardens

SE9 1AB

LONDON

Current

C

69

Potential

B

81

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced flat is located in LONDON, SE9 1AB. The property offers 59m² (635 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. The property holds an EPC rating of C (69/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (81/100). The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. 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 £1334, comprising £830 for heating, £392 for hot water, and £112 for lighting. The property produces 2.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in May 2024 for £325,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 7 Marlowe Gardens Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 69/100, this LONDON property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. At £1334 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. With 59m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². At 2.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the SE9 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property69
Average60
+15% better
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vs LONDON

This property69
Average64
+8% better
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vs SE9

This property69
Average58
+19% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 69/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £790/year more than the LONDON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(69 points)

Potential Rating

B(81 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 31 Jan 2024

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Property Information

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Full Address

7 Marlowe Gardens

SE9 1AB

LONDON

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Property Type

Flat

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1976-1982

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Floor Area

59.0

3.0 total rooms

3.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

69 / 100

Potential: 81

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CO₂ Emissions

2.5 tonnes/year

42 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

247 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

31 Jan 2024

marketed sale

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About LONDON

LONDON is situated in South East London, London. Properties in LONDON have an average EPC rating of D (score 64/100). Heating costs are £286 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The SE9 postcode district contains over 18600 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£325,000

28 May 2024

Type: Flat

+£50,000(+18.2%)

vs previous sale

£275,000

5 April 2017

Type: Flat

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 18.2% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Room heaters, electric

£830.0/yr

Save £523/yr

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Hot Water

£392.0/yr

Save £97/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£112.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)

Average
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Roof

(another dwelling above)

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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

(another dwelling below)

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Heating System

Room heaters, electric

Very Poor

Main Fuel

electricity (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

St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School

Secondary
📍0.1 miles awaySE9 2SU

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awaySE9 1UF

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Outstanding

Eltham Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awaySE9 1TR

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Stationers' Crown Woods Academy

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awaySE9 2PT

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Gordon Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awaySE9 1QG

Last inspected: Jun 2018

Good

Eltham Hill School

Secondary
📍0.7 miles awaySE9 5EE

Last inspected: Jan 2019

Good

Wyborne Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awaySE9 2EH

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Good

Deansfield Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awaySE9 1XP
?Not yet rated

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: 500 Mbps

⚡ 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

Higher Crime282 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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Anti-social behaviour

59 incidents (21%)

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violent crime

56 incidents (20%)

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Shoplifting

36 incidents (13%)

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Public order

23 incidents (8%)

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Vehicle crime

18 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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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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