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Energy Performance Certificate

8 Gillespie Road

N5 1LN

LONDON

Current

B

83

Potential

B

86

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in LONDON, N5 1LN. The property offers 190m² (2045 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. With an EPC rating of B (83/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. Estimated annual energy costs are £1069, comprising £699 for heating, £261 for hot water, and £109 for lighting. The property produces 2.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in October 2024 for £1,050,000.

How Does 8 Gillespie Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 83/100, this LONDON property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £1069 are approximately £731 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 190m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 2.7 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 N5 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property83
Average60
+38% better
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vs LONDON

This property83
Average64
+30% better
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vs N5

This property83
Average63
+32% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 83/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £525/year more than the LONDON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

B(83 points)

Potential Rating

B(86 points)

Based on assessment dated 19 Sept 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

8 Gillespie Road

N5 1LN

LONDON

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

190.0

7.0 total rooms

7.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

83 / 100

Potential: 86

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CO₂ Emissions

2.7 tonnes/year

14 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

78 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

19 Sept 2025

marketed sale

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About LONDON

LONDON is situated in North London, London. Properties in LONDON have an average EPC rating of D (score 64/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. The N5 postcode district contains over 10500 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£1,050,000

7 October 2024

Type: Terraced

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler with radiators and underfloor heating, mains gas

£699.0/yr

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Hot Water

£261.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£109.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Solid brick, with internal insulation

Good
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Roof

(same dwelling above)

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Windows

High performance glazing

Good
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Floor

Solid, insulated

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Heating System

Boiler with radiators and underfloor heating, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Excellent lighting efficiency

Very Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Gillespie Primary School

Primary
📍0 miles awayN5 1LH

Last inspected: Feb 2011

Outstanding

St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayN5 1DL

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayN4 2DR

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Outstanding

St Joan of Arc RC Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayN5 2UX

Last inspected: Jul 2018

Good

Parkwood Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayN4 2HQ

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

Highbury Fields School

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awayN5 1AR

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Outstanding

Highbury Quadrant Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayN5 2DP

Last inspected: Jun 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Pakeman Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayN7 6DU

Last inspected: Jan 2022

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

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 493 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:493 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:197 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 Crime1484 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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Anti-social behaviour

438 incidents (30%)

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violent crime

267 incidents (18%)

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Pickpocketing

136 incidents (9%)

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Public order

90 incidents (6%)

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Theft

89 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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