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Below Average Efficiency — Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

9, Hardy Road

SE3 7NS

LONDON

Current

E

53

Potential

C

80

📅 Upcoming Regulation Change — 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

C

With improvements

Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

£2,918

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,421

potential per year

This property costs approximately £1,118 more per year than the UK average. Improvements could save up to £1,497 annually.

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🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach C — saving up to £1,497/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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💰 Save £3,247/year

With 5 selected upgrades

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Journey to A
EA
26,000
Property Value Boost
Investment
£34,500
Payback
~11 yrs
Current Costs
£2,918/yr
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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated Poor. Quickest payback of any upgrade — top up to 270mm.

Save £200/yrPayback: ~5 years+3 EPC points
£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 £1497/yrPayback: ~2 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
3
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Solar Panels + Battery

Your house is ideal for solar. OVO: UK's #1 green energy supplier.

Save £1000/yrPayback: ~11 years+7 EPC points
£11,000
Cost
4
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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
Cost
5
🪟

Double Glazing

Your windows are rated Poor. Modern A-rated double glazing reduces drafts and heat loss.

Save £150/yrPayback: ~47 years+2 EPC points
£7,000
Cost

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About This E-Rated Property

This detached house is located in LONDON, SE3 7NS. The property offers 313m² (3369 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 15 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. The property has an EPC rating of E (53/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (80/100). 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. 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 £2918, comprising £2417 for heating, £285 for hot water, and £216 for lighting. The property produces 14.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home. The property last sold in September 2016 for £2,385,750.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

E(53 points)

Achievable Rating

C(80 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 17 Aug 2015

Building Elements — Improvement Opportunities

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)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation

Poor

🪟 Windows

Some double glazing

Poor

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Average

💡 Lighting

14.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 14% of fixed outlets

Poor

Property Information

📍

Full Address

9, Hardy Road

SE3 7NS

LONDON

🏠

Property Type

House

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

📐

Floor Area

313.0

15.0 total rooms

🌍

CO₂ Emissions

14.0 tonnes/year

📊

Energy Consumption

252 kWh/m²/year

E-Rated Properties in LONDON

LONDON 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.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£2417 /yr

Save £1343/yr

🚿 Hot Water

£285 /yr

Save £56/yr

💡 Lighting

14.0% low energy

£216 /yr

Save £98/yr

💷 Sales History

Improving from E to C typically adds 3–5% per band to property value.

£2,385,750

D

Sept 2016

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

The John Roan School

Secondary
📍0.2 miles awaySE3 7QR

Last inspected: Oct 2023

Good

Invicta Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awaySE3 7HE

Last inspected: Jan 2019

Good

Halstow Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awaySE10 0LD

Last inspected: Sept 2021

Good

Sherington Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awaySE7 7JP

Last inspected: Oct 2023

Good

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awaySE10 9AN

Last inspected: Apr 2023

Good

Our Lady of Grace Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awaySE7 7HR

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Outstanding

Christ Church Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awaySE10 0DZ

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

Fossdene Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awaySE7 7NQ

Last inspected: Jul 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

Superfast Broadband

Average download speed: 165 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:165 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
⬆️

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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Area Safety

Higher Crime479 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
🛒

Shoplifting

102 incidents (21%)

📊

violent crime

99 incidents (21%)

🔊

Anti-social behaviour

88 incidents (18%)

👜

Theft

36 incidents (8%)

⚖️

Public order

31 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.

Data Sources: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Police.uk crime statistics.

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