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Below Average Efficiency — Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

Flat B, 101 Collier Row Road

RM5 2AT

Romford

Current

E

47

Potential

E

47

📅 Upcoming Regulation Change — Plan Ahead

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

E

With improvements

Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

£1,445

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,445

potential per year

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach E — saving up to £0/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Current Costs
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About This E-Rated Property

This semi-detached flat is located in Romford, RM5 2AT. The property offers 70m² (753 sq ft) of modest-sized living space. The property has an EPC rating of E (47/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. The oil-fired central heating has poor efficiency. Oil boilers are more expensive to run than gas and have higher carbon emissions. Consider switching to a heat pump (eligible for £7,500 BUS grant) for significant long-term savings. Estimated annual energy costs are £1445, comprising £924 for heating, £476 for hot water, and £45 for lighting. The property produces 0.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

E(47 points)

Achievable Rating

E(47 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 13 May 2024

Building Elements — Improvement Opportunities

Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.

🧱 Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.59 W/m-¦K

Good

🏗️ Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.15 W/m-¦K

Very Good

🪟 Windows

High performance glazing

Good

📦 Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.7 W/m-¦K

Poor

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, electric

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy — Good lighting efficiency

Good

Property Information

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Full Address

Flat B

101 Collier Row Road

RM5 2AT

Romford

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Property Type

Flat

Semi-Detached

📅

Construction Age

2024

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Floor Area

70.0

NaN total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

0.9 tonnes/year

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Energy Consumption

128 kWh/m²/year

E-Rated Properties in Romford

Romford 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 — particularly insulation and heating system upgrades, which can lift ratings by two or more bands.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, electric

£924 /yr

🚿 Hot Water

£476 /yr

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy

£45 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayRM5 2AP

Last inspected: Jan 2022

Good

Crownfield Infant School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayRM7 8JB

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

Crownfield Junior School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayRM7 8JB

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

Clockhouse Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayRM5 3QR

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Outstanding

Oasis Academy Pinewood

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayRM5 2TX

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

Rise Park Junior School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayRM1 4UD

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Rise Park Infant School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayRM1 4UD

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Parklands Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayRM1 4QX

Last inspected: Nov 2016

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: 455 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:455 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:182 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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