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โš ๏ธ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

8, Connaught Avenue

IG10 4DP

LOUGHTON

Current

F

34

Potential

F

36

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

ยฃ3,554

estimated per year

UK Average

ยฃ1,800

per year

After Improvements

ยฃ3,436

potential per year

This property costs approximately ยฃ1,754 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to ยฃ118 annually.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Government Grants Available for This Property

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ยฃ7,500

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a F rating โ€” saving up to ยฃ118 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Fโ†’A
+ยฃ32,500
Property Value Boost
Investment
ยฃ34,500
Payback
~17 yrs
Current Costs
ยฃ3,554/yr
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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated Very Poor. Cheapest upgrade with fastest payback โ€” top up to 270mm.

Save ยฃ200/yrPayback: ~5 years+3 EPC points
ยฃ1,000
Cost
2
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Solar Panels + Battery

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Save ยฃ1000/yrPayback: ~11 years+7 EPC points
ยฃ11,000
Cost
3
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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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Air Source Heat Pump

Ultra-efficient heating with ยฃ7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

Save ยฃ300/yrPayback: ~12 years+10 EPC points
๐Ÿ›๏ธ ยฃ7,500 BUS Grant Available
ยฃ3,500
ยฃ11,000
Cost
5
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Double Glazing

Your windows are rated Very Poor. Modern A-rated double glazing reduces drafts and heat loss.

Save ยฃ150/yrPayback: ~47 years+2 EPC points
ยฃ7,000
Cost

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached house is located in LOUGHTON, IG10 4DP. The property offers 261.23mยฒ (2812 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 9 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. Currently rated F (34/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. 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 roof space has been converted to living space, with insulation between the rafters. 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 ยฃ3554, comprising ยฃ2959 for heating, ยฃ283 for hot water, and ยฃ312 for lighting. The property produces 21.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(34 points)

Achievable Rating

F(36 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 15 Apr 2010

What's Causing the Poor Energy Rating?

The EPC assessor rated each element of this property. Poor and average ratings are the biggest opportunities for improvement.

๐Ÿงฑ Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

๐Ÿ—๏ธ Roof

Roof room(s), no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

๐ŸชŸ Windows

Some double glazing

Very Poor

๐Ÿ“ฆ Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Warm air, mains gas

Good

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

NaN

Good

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

0.0% low energy โ€” No low energy lighting

Very Poor

Property Information

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Full Address

8, Connaught Avenue

IG10 4DP

LOUGHTON

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

261.23 mยฒ

9.0 total rooms

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

21.0 tonnes/year

70 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

420 kWh/mยฒ/year

F-Rated Properties in LOUGHTON

LOUGHTON properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (IG10) that have undergone improvement works have seen significant increases in EPC ratings and corresponding reductions in energy bills.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs โ€” Current vs Potential

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Warm air, mains gas

ยฃ2959 /yr

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

ยฃ283 /yr

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

0.0% low energy

ยฃ312 /yr

Save ยฃ156/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Roding Valley High School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขIG10 3JA

Last inspected: Sept 2022

โœ“Good

Staples Road Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขIG10 1HR

Last inspected: Nov 2022

โœ“Good

The Alderton Infant School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขIG10 3HE

Last inspected: Feb 2023

โœ“Good

The Alderton Junior School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขIG10 3HE

Last inspected: Jan 2023

โœ“Good

White Bridge Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขIG10 3DR

Last inspected: Jul 2022

โœ“Good

St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.4 miles awayโ€ขIG9 5RX

Last inspected: Jun 2022

โœ“Good

Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.4 miles awayโ€ขIG9 6DS
?Not yet rated

Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.5 miles awayโ€ขIG10 3SR

Last inspected: Apr 2023

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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