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
E
With improvements
This Property
£2,029
estimated per year
UK Average
£1,800
per year
After Improvements
£1,601
potential per year
This property costs approximately £229 more per year than the UK average. Improvements could save up to £428 annually.
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This semi-detached house is located in LEIGH-ON-SEA, SS9 1SL. The property offers 145.32m² (1564 sq ft) of spacious living space with 8 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. The property has an EPC rating of E (41/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. 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 £8,000-£14,000 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 £2029, comprising £1732 for heating, £179 for hot water, and £118 for lighting. The property produces 11.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.
Current Rating
Achievable Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 9 Aug 2010
Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.
🧱 Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
🏗️ Roof
Pitched, insulated at rafters
🪟 Windows
Mostly double glazing
📦 Floor
Suspended, no insulation (assumed)
🔥 Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
🚿 Hot Water
NaN
💡 Lighting
85.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 85% of fixed outlets
Full Address
84 Elm Road
SS9 1SL
LEIGH-ON-SEA
Property Type
House
Semi-Detached
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1900-1929
Floor Area
145.32 m²
8.0 total rooms
CO₂ Emissions
11.0 tonnes/year
Energy Consumption
405 kWh/m²/year
LEIGH-ON-SEA 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 — particularly insulation and heating system upgrades, which can lift ratings by two or more bands.
🔥 Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
£1732 /yr
Save £388/yr
🚿 Hot Water
£179 /yr
Save £40/yr
💡 Lighting
85.0% low energy
£118 /yr
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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.
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