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Energy Performance Certificate

9, Eldon Avenue

CR0 8SD

CROYDON

Current

F

37

Potential

C

79

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,899

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£841

potential per year

This property costs approximately £99 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £1,058 annually.

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🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a C rating — saving up to £1,058 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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FA
32,500
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Investment
£27,500
Payback
~10 yrs
Current Costs
£1,899/yr
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Loft Insulation

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

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£1,000
Cost
2
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Air Source Heat Pump

Ultra-efficient heating with £7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

Save £1058/yrPayback: ~3 years+10 EPC points
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£3,500
£11,000
Cost
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External Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Very Poor. External insulation can dramatically cut heat loss.

Save £400/yrPayback: ~30 years+8 EPC points
£12,000
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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This semi-detached house is located in CROYDON, CR0 8SD. The property offers 136m² (1464 sq ft) of spacious living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated F (37/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (79/100). 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 £8,000-£14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. The flat roof has poor insulation. Flat roof insulation is more complex but essential for preventing heat loss and condensation issues, typically costing £1,000-£3,000 depending on access and method. 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 £1899, comprising £1557 for heating, £216 for hot water, and £126 for lighting. The property produces 9.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(37 points)

Achievable Rating

C(79 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 7 Mar 2013

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.

🧱 Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Flat, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🪟 Windows

Mostly double glazing

Average

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Poor

💡 Lighting

7.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 7% of fixed outlets

Very Poor

Property Information

📍

Full Address

9, Eldon Avenue

CR0 8SD

CROYDON

🏠

Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1930-1949

📐

Floor Area

136.0

6.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

9.9 tonnes/year

72 kg/m²

📊

Energy Consumption

375 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in CROYDON

CROYDON properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (CR0) 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 — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1557 /yr

Save £861/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£216 /yr

Save £136/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

7.0% low energy

£126 /yr

Save £61/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St John's CofE Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayCR0 5EL

Last inspected: Sept 2021

Outstanding

Coloma Convent Girls' School

Secondary
📍0.4 miles awayCR9 5AS
?Not yet rated

Shirley High School Performing Arts College

Secondary
📍0.4 miles awayCR0 5EF

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Good

Harris Primary Academy Benson

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayCR0 8RQ

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Outstanding

Oasis Academy Shirley Park

All-through
📍0.7 miles awayCR9 7AL

Last inspected: May 2019

Good

Orchard Way Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayCR0 7NJ
?Not yet rated

Orchard Park High School

Secondary
📍0.9 miles awayCR0 7NJ

Last inspected: Sept 2018

Good

Forest Academy

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayCR0 8HQ

Last inspected: Feb 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: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

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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