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78 Blyth Road

E17 8HR

LONDON

Current

D

68

Potential

C

79

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced flat is located in LONDON, E17 8HR. The property offers 74mยฒ (797 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. With an EPC rating of D (68/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (79/100). 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. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ617, comprising ยฃ458 for heating, ยฃ93 for hot water, and ยฃ66 for lighting. The property produces 2.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in August 2024 for ยฃ458,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database. For landlords: This rental property with a D rating is positioned above the current minimum standard. With proposed changes to require a C rating by 2028, modest improvements now could future-proof your compliance.

How Does 78 Blyth Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 68/100, this LONDON property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of ยฃ617 are approximately ยฃ1183 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. At 2.8 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 E17 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property68
Average60
+13% better
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vs LONDON

This property68
Average64
+6% better
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vs E17

This property68
Average63
+8% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 68/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ73/year more than the LONDON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(68 points)

Potential Rating

C(79 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 15 Jun 2022

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Property Information

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Full Address

78 Blyth Road

E17 8HR

LONDON

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Property Type

Flat

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1967-1975

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Floor Area

74.0 mยฒ

3.0 total rooms

3.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (private)

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Efficiency Score

68 / 100

Potential: 79

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

2.8 tonnes/year

38 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

215 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

15 Jun 2022

rental

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About LONDON

LONDON is situated in East London, London. Properties in LONDON have an average EPC rating of D (score 64/100). The E17 postcode district contains over 40800 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

ยฃ458,000

16 August 2024

Type: Flat

โ†—+ยฃ83,000(+22.1%)

vs previous sale

ยฃ375,000

21 May 2019

Type: Flat

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 22.1% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ458/yr

Save ยฃ207/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ93/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

ยฃ66/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor
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Roof

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

(another dwelling below)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good
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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

Sybourn Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.1 miles awayโ€ขE17 8HA

Last inspected: Jun 2023

โญOutstanding

St Saviour's Church of England Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขE17 8ER

Last inspected: Sept 2019

โญOutstanding

Lammas School and Sixth Form

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขE10 7LX

Last inspected: Sept 2023

โš ๏ธRequires improvement

Kelmscott School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขE17 8DN

Last inspected: Jan 2020

โœ“Good

Willow Brook Primary School Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขE10 7BH

Last inspected: Sept 2023

โญOutstanding

Thomas Gamuel Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขE17 8LG

Last inspected: Nov 2021

โœ“Good

St Joseph's Catholic Infant School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขE10 7BL

Last inspected: Jan 2022

โœ“Good

Barn Croft Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขE17 8SB

Last inspected: May 2023

โš ๏ธ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

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. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

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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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