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Energy Performance Certificate

Basement Flat, 453 Barking Road

E13 8AL

LONDON

Current

C

78

Potential

C

78

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced flat is located in LONDON, E13 8AL. The property offers 67.16mยฒ (723 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (78/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. 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 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 ยฃ388, comprising ยฃ284 for heating, ยฃ73 for hot water, and ยฃ31 for lighting. The property produces 2.1 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does Basement Flat Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 78/100, this LONDON property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of ยฃ388 are approximately ยฃ1412 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. CO2 emissions of 2.1 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the E13 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property78
Average60
+30% better
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vs LONDON

This property78
Average64
+22% better
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vs E13

This property78
Average62
+26% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 78/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ156/year less than the LONDON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(78 points)

Potential Rating

C(78 points)

Based on assessment dated 19 Dec 2008

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Property Information

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Full Address

Basement Flat

453 Barking Road

E13 8AL

LONDON

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Property Type

Flat

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

67.16 mยฒ

3.0 total rooms

3.0 heated

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Tenure

rental (private)

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Efficiency Score

78 / 100

Potential: 78

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

2.1 tonnes/year

32 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

190 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

19 Dec 2008

rental (private)

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About LONDON

LONDON is situated in East London, London. Properties in LONDON have an average EPC rating of D (score 64/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are ยฃ260 below the LONDON average, offering good value. The E13 postcode district contains over 15400 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ284.0/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ73.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

ยฃ31.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor
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Roof

(another dwelling above)

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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good
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Main Fuel

mains gas - this is for backwards compatibility only and should not be used

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Kaizen Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.2 miles awayโ€ขE13 8LF
?Not yet rated

Ravenscroft Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.2 miles awayโ€ขE16 4BD

Last inspected: Nov 2019

โœ“Good

St Helen's Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขE13 8DW

Last inspected: Dec 2022

โญOutstanding

Grange Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขE13 0HE

Last inspected: Dec 2022

โœ“Good

Cumberland Community School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขE13 8SJ

Last inspected: Sept 2022

โœ“Good

Curwen Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขE13 0AG
?Not yet rated

Tollgate Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขE13 8SA

Last inspected: Dec 2022

โญOutstanding

Rokeby School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขE16 4DD
?Not yet rated

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: 500 Mbps

โšก Gigabit Available
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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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Area Safety

Higher Crime1178 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

316 incidents (27%)

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Anti-social behaviour

214 incidents (18%)

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Vehicle crime

116 incidents (10%)

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Theft

96 incidents (8%)

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Shoplifting

93 incidents (8%)

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. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

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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