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Energy Performance Certificate

Flat 2, 53 Uplands Road

BR6 0RH

Kent

Current

C

69

Potential

C

69

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached flat is located in Kent, BR6 0RH. The property offers 15m² (161 sq ft) of compact living space. The property holds an EPC rating of C (69/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £428, comprising £257 for heating, £151 for hot water, and £20 for lighting. The property produces 1.1 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.

How Does Flat 2 Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 69/100, this Kent property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £428 are approximately £1372 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. With 15m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². CO2 emissions of 1.1 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 BR6 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property69
Average60
+15% better
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vs Kent

This property69
Average80
-14% below
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vs BR6

This property69
Average57
+21% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 69/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £42/year more than the Kent average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(69 points)

Potential Rating

C(69 points)

Based on assessment dated 29 Apr 2022

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Property Information

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Full Address

Flat 2

53 Uplands Road

Orpington

BR6 0RH

Kent

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Property Type

Flat

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

2022

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Floor Area

15.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling for which the intended tenure in not known. It is not to be used for an existing dwelling

Efficiency Score

69 / 100

Potential: 69

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CO₂ Emissions

1.1 tonnes/year

76 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

450 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

29 Apr 2022

new dwelling

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About Kent

Kent is situated in Bromley, South East. Properties in Kent have an average EPC rating of C (score 80/100). There is potential to improve this property's energy efficiency to match local standards. The BR6 postcode district contains over 13600 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Room heaters, electric

£257.0/yr

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Hot Water

£151.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£20.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.32 W/m-¦K

Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.20 W/m-¦K

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.35 W/m-¦K

Average
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Heating System

Room heaters, electric

Very Poor

Main Fuel

Electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff

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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

Harris Academy Orpington

Secondary
📍0.4 miles awayBR5 4LG

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Harris Primary Academy Orpington

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayBR5 4LZ

Last inspected: Jul 2019

Good

Blenheim Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayBR6 9BH

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Good

St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awayBR6 9SH

Last inspected: Mar 2014

Outstanding

St Philomena's Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayBR5 4DR

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Perry Hall Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayBR6 0EF
?Not yet rated

Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayBR6 9JT

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

St. Mary Cray Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayBR5 4AR

Last inspected: Apr 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
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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 Crime188 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

53 incidents (28%)

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Anti-social behaviour

33 incidents (18%)

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Theft

19 incidents (10%)

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Vehicle crime

18 incidents (10%)

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Shoplifting

17 incidents (9%)

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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