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Below Average Efficiency โ€” Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

83, Bourne Road

DA5 1LW

BEXLEY

Current

E

46

Potential

D

64

๐Ÿ“… Upcoming Regulation Change โ€” Plan Ahead

The government has proposed raising the minimum EPC standard to C by 2028 for new rental tenancies and 2030 for all tenancies. This E-rated property would need to improve by two bands to comply. Acting now costs less and avoids deadline pressure.

Now

E

Current rating

Target (2028)

C

Minimum required

Achievable

D

With improvements

Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

ยฃ1,132

estimated per year

UK Average

ยฃ1,800

per year

After Improvements

ยฃ802

potential per year

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach D โ€” saving up to ยฃ330/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Payback
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Current Costs
ยฃ1,132/yr
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About This E-Rated Property

This terraced house is located in BEXLEY, DA5 1LW. The property offers 76.3mยฒ (821 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. The property has an EPC rating of E (46/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a D rating (64/100). The gas central heating system has average efficiency, indicating a boiler that may be 10-15 years old. While functional, upgrading to a modern A-rated condensing boiler could improve efficiency by 15-25%. 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, 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 ยฃ1132, comprising ยฃ867 for heating, ยฃ187 for hot water, and ยฃ78 for lighting. The property produces 5.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. The property last sold in September 2021 for ยฃ400,000.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

E(46 points)

Achievable Rating

D(64 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 8 Feb 2011

Building Elements โ€” Improvement Opportunities

Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.

๐Ÿงฑ Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

๐Ÿ—๏ธ Roof

Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation

Average

๐ŸชŸ Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

๐Ÿ“ฆ Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Average

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

NaN

Average

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

10.0% low energy โ€” Low energy lighting in 10% of fixed outlets

Poor

Property Information

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Full Address

83, Bourne Road

DA5 1LW

BEXLEY

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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

76.3 mยฒ

4.0 total rooms

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

5.8 tonnes/year

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Energy Consumption

452 kWh/mยฒ/year

E-Rated Properties in BEXLEY

BEXLEY has a mix of older and newer housing stock. E-rated properties in this area typically pre-date modern insulation standards but are strong candidates for improvement โ€” particularly insulation and heating system upgrades, which can lift ratings by two or more bands.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs โ€” Current vs Potential

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ867 /yr

Save ยฃ238/yr

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

ยฃ187 /yr

Save ยฃ55/yr

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

10.0% low energy

ยฃ78 /yr

Save ยฃ37/yr

๐Ÿ’ท Sales History

Improving from E to C typically adds 3โ€“5% per band to property value.

ยฃ400,000

T

Sept 2021

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Beths Grammar School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขDA5 1NE

Last inspected: May 2022

โœ“Good

Old Bexley Church of England School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขDA5 3JR

Last inspected: May 2023

โœ“Good

St Columba's Catholic Boys' School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขDA6 7QB

Last inspected: Jan 2019

โœ“Good

Townley Grammar School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขDA6 7AB

Last inspected: Mar 2023

โญOutstanding

Gravel Hill Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขDA6 7QJ

Last inspected: Jan 2022

โœ“Good

St Catherine's Catholic School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขDA6 7QJ

Last inspected: Jun 2022

โœ“Good

Upton Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขDA5 1HH

Last inspected: Jul 2017

โญOutstanding

Bexleyheath Academy

Secondary
๐Ÿ“1.1 miles awayโ€ขDA6 7DA

Last inspected: Jul 2021

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: 488 Mbps

โšก Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:488 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:195 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

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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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