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Energy Performance Certificate

Cranbrook, Holwood Park Avenue

BR6 8NG

ORPINGTON

Current

C

78

Potential

B

81

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in ORPINGTON, BR6 8NG. The property offers 495m² (5328 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 9 habitable rooms. It is a recently constructed modern home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (78/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (81/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The cavity walls have excellent insulation, contributing significantly to the property's thermal efficiency and helping maintain stable indoor temperatures year-round. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £3719, comprising £3154 for heating, £230 for hot water, and £335 for lighting. The property produces 10.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.

How Does Cranbrook Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 78/100, this ORPINGTON property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Energy costs of £3719 annually are £1919 above the UK average. Improvements could reduce bills significantly. At 495m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). CO2 emissions of 10.0 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 BR6 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 ORPINGTON

This property78
Average59
+32% better
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vs BR6

This property78
Average57
+37% 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: £2927/year more than the ORPINGTON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(78 points)

Potential Rating

B(81 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 19 Jul 2024

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Property Information

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Full Address

Cranbrook

Holwood Park Avenue

BR6 8NG

ORPINGTON

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 2012 onwards

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Floor Area

495.0

9.0 total rooms

9.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

78 / 100

Potential: 81

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CO₂ Emissions

10.0 tonnes/year

20 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

115 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

19 Jul 2024

marketed sale

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About ORPINGTON

ORPINGTON is situated in Bromley, South East. Properties in ORPINGTON have an average EPC rating of D (score 59/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £2362 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The BR6 postcode district contains over 13600 registered properties. As a modern build, this property benefits from contemporary construction standards and improved energy efficiency requirements.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas

£3154.0/yr

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Hot Water

£230.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£335.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Very Good
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Roof

Pitched, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, insulated (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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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

Darrick Wood School

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awayBR6 8ER

Last inspected: Jan 2019

Good

Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayBR6 8ER
?Not yet rated

Darrick Wood Junior School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayBR6 8ER

Last inspected: Feb 2019

Good

Ravens Wood School

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awayBR2 8HP

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Keston Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayBR2 6BN

Last inspected: Sept 2018

Good

Newstead Wood School

Secondary
📍1 miles awayBR6 9SA

Last inspected: Feb 2022

Outstanding

Farnborough Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayBR6 7EQ
?Not yet rated

Trinity Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayBR2 8LD

Last inspected: Jun 2023

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: 345 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:345 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:138 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

Above Average113 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has slightly above average crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

35 incidents (31%)

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Anti-social behaviour

19 incidents (17%)

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Public order

12 incidents (11%)

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Theft

9 incidents (8%)

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Criminal damage

8 incidents (7%)

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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