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7a, St. Albans Avenue

W4 5LL

LONDON

Current

D

65

Potential

C

69

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced flat is located in LONDON, W4 5LL. The property offers 70.21mยฒ (756 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. With an EPC rating of D (65/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (69/100). 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. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. 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 ยฃ574, comprising ยฃ458 for heating, ยฃ84 for hot water, and ยฃ32 for lighting. The property produces 3.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 7a, St. Albans Avenue Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 65/100, this LONDON property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of ยฃ574 are approximately ยฃ1226 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. At 3.6 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 W4 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property65
Average60
+8% better
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vs LONDON

This property65
Average64
+2% better
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vs W4

This property65
Average59
+10% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 65/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ30/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(65 points)

Potential Rating

C(69 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 3 Nov 2008

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Property Information

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Full Address

7a, St. Albans Avenue

W4 5LL

LONDON

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Property Type

Flat

End-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

70.21 mยฒ

3.0 total rooms

3.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

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Efficiency Score

65 / 100

Potential: 69

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

3.6 tonnes/year

51 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

303 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

3 Nov 2008

marketed sale

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About LONDON

LONDON is situated in West London, London. Properties in LONDON have an average EPC rating of D (score 64/100). The W4 postcode district contains over 17600 registered properties. Like many LONDON properties, this home features period architecture with character typical of Victorian-era construction.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ458/yr

Save ยฃ47/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ84/yr

Save ยฃ12/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

ยฃ32/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor
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Roof

Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Single glazed

Very Poor
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Floor

(other premises below)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good
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Main Fuel

mains gas - this is for backwards compatibility only and should not be used

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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

Belmont Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขW4 5UL

Last inspected: Feb 2022

โœ“Good

Southfield Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขW4 1BD

Last inspected: May 2023

โญOutstanding

Ark Priory Primary Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขW3 8NR

Last inspected: Jun 2015

โญOutstanding

Acton Gardens Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขW3 8SJ

Last inspected: Sept 2021

โœ“Good

St Mary's Catholic Primary School ,Chiswick

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขW4 2DF

Last inspected: Jun 2023

โœ“Good

The William Hogarth Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขW4 2JR

Last inspected: Jul 2023

โœ“Good

Ark Byron Primary Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขW3 7JT

Last inspected: Nov 2018

โœ“Good

Wendell Park Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขW12 9LB

Last inspected: Nov 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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Area Safety

Higher Crime708 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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Anti-social behaviour

171 incidents (24%)

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violent crime

144 incidents (20%)

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Vehicle crime

97 incidents (14%)

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Shoplifting

83 incidents (12%)

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Public order

53 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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