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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

Flat 1, 47-49 Bignold Road

E7 0EX

LONDON

Current

F

34

Potential

D

63

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£862

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£480

potential per year

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🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a D rating — saving up to £382 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Payback
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Current Costs
£862/yr
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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This terraced flat is located in LONDON, E7 0EX. The property offers 45.6m² (491 sq ft) of compact living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. Currently rated F (34/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a D rating (63/100). The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £862, comprising £591 for heating, £228 for hot water, and £43 for lighting. The property produces 3.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(34 points)

Achievable Rating

D(63 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 15 Jun 2010

What's Causing the Poor Energy Rating?

The EPC assessor rated each element of this property. Poor and average ratings are the biggest opportunities for improvement.

🧱 Walls

Cavity wall, with internal insulation

Good

🏗️ Roof

(another dwelling above)

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Good

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

No system present: electric heaters assumed

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

17.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets

Poor

Property Information

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Full Address

Flat 1

47-49 Bignold Road

E7 0EX

LONDON

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Property Type

Flat

End-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

45.6

2.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

3.2 tonnes/year

70 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

462 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in LONDON

LONDON properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (E7) that have undergone improvement works have seen significant increases in EPC ratings and corresponding reductions in energy bills.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

No system present: electric heaters assumed

£591 /yr

Save £245/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£228 /yr

Save £120/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

17.0% low energy

£43 /yr

Save £17/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Forest Gate Community School

Secondary
📍0.2 miles awayE7 9BB

Last inspected: Dec 2021

Outstanding

Woodgrange Infant School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayE7 0NJ

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Good

Odessa Infant School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayE7 9BY

Last inspected: Mar 2020

Good

Godwin Junior School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayE7 0JW

Last inspected: May 2018

Good

St James' CofE Junior School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayE7 9DA

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Earlham Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayE7 9AW

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Outstanding

Buxton School

All-through
📍0.5 miles awayE11 3NN

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Maryland Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayE15 1SL

Last inspected: Feb 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: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

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 Crime887 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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Anti-social behaviour

238 incidents (27%)

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violent crime

219 incidents (25%)

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Vehicle crime

76 incidents (9%)

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Theft

58 incidents (7%)

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Shoplifting

52 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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