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9, Forest Ridge

BR2 6EG

KESTON

Current

D

65

Potential

C

76

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in KESTON, BR2 6EG. The property offers 806m² (8676 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 13 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. With an EPC rating of D (65/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (76/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £5079, comprising £4433 for heating, £193 for hot water, and £453 for lighting. The property produces 20.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home. The property last sold in June 2023 for £4,500,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 9, Forest Ridge Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 65/100, this KESTON property is around the national average for UK homes. Energy costs of £5079 annually are £3279 above the UK average. Improvements could reduce bills significantly. At 806m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). CO2 emissions of 20.0 tonnes/year are above average. Energy improvements could significantly reduce the property's carbon footprint.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the BR2 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property65
Average60
+8% better
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vs KESTON

This property65
Average59
+10% better
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vs BR2

This property65
Average59
+10% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 65/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £3743/year more than the KESTON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(65 points)

Potential Rating

C(76 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 3 Dec 2018

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Property Information

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Full Address

9, Forest Ridge

BR2 6EG

KESTON

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1976-1982

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Floor Area

806.0

13.0 total rooms

13.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

65 / 100

Potential: 76

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CO₂ Emissions

20.0 tonnes/year

25 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

172 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

3 Dec 2018

marketed sale

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About KESTON

KESTON is situated in Bromley, South East. Properties in KESTON have an average EPC rating of D (score 59/100). Heating costs are £3097 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The BR2 postcode district contains over 16200 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£4,500,000

20 June 2023

Type: Detached

+£900,000(+25.0%)

vs previous sale

£3,600,000

19 April 2021

Type: Detached

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 25.0% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas

£4433.0/yr

Save £1253/yr

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Hot Water

£193.0/yr

Save £42/yr

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Lighting

0.0% low energy

£453.0/yr

Save £227/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)

Average
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Roof

Pitched, limited insulation (assumed)

Poor
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!
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Heating System

Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

No low energy lighting

Very Poor
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Ravens Wood School

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awayBR2 8HP

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Keston Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayBR2 6BN

Last inspected: Sept 2018

Good

Darrick Wood Junior School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayBR6 8ER

Last inspected: Feb 2019

Good

Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayBR6 8ER
?Not yet rated

Darrick Wood School

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awayBR6 8ER

Last inspected: Jan 2019

Good

Trinity Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayBR2 8LD

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Bishop Justus CofE School

Secondary
📍1.2 miles awayBR2 8HZ

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

Newstead Wood School

Secondary
📍1.3 miles awayBR6 9SA

Last inspected: Feb 2022

Outstanding

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

Superfast Broadband

Average download speed: 165 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:165 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:25 Mbps
Maximum:50 Mbps

Available Providers

BTSkyTalkTalkPlusnet

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. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

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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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