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
This Property
ยฃ773
estimated per year
UK Average
ยฃ1,800
per year
After Improvements
ยฃ541
potential per year
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ยฃ7,500
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This terraced flat is located in LONDON, N2 8JW. The property offers 49.54mยฒ (533 sq ft) of compact living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. The property has an EPC rating of E (54/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (70/100). The property benefits from a highly efficient gas central heating system, likely a modern condensing boiler achieving 90%+ efficiency. 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. The pitched roof lacks adequate insulation. Topping up loft insulation to 270mm (the recommended depth) typically costs ยฃ300-ยฃ500 and could save ยฃ150-ยฃ250 annually, with the investment often paying for itself within 2-3 years. 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 ยฃ773, comprising ยฃ661 for heating, ยฃ83 for hot water, and ยฃ29 for lighting. The property produces 3.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.
Current Rating
Achievable Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 11 Mar 2011
Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.
๐งฑ Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
๐๏ธ Roof
Pitched, no insulation
๐ช Windows
Partial double glazing
๐ฆ Floor
(other premises below)
๐ฅ Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
๐ฟ Hot Water
NaN
๐ก Lighting
94.0% low energy โ Low energy lighting in 94% of fixed outlets
Full Address
First Floor Flat
337 Long Lane
N2 8JW
LONDON
Property Type
Flat
Mid-Terrace
Construction Age
England and Wales: before 1900
Floor Area
49.54 mยฒ
2.0 total rooms
COโ Emissions
3.7 tonnes/year
Energy Consumption
441 kWh/mยฒ/year
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 โ particularly insulation and heating system upgrades, which can lift ratings by two or more bands.
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๐ฅ Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
ยฃ661 /yr
Save ยฃ232/yr
๐ฟ Hot Water
ยฃ83 /yr
๐ก Lighting
94.0% low energy
ยฃ29 /yr
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The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels
violent crime
74 incidents (26%)
Anti-social behaviour
64 incidents (22%)
Vehicle crime
27 incidents (9%)
Public order
24 incidents (8%)
Theft
23 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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