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Flat C, 153, Kensington High Street

W8 6SU

LONDON

Current

C

72

Potential

C

72

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced flat is located in LONDON, W8 6SU. The property offers 82.4mยฒ (887 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. The property holds an EPC rating of C (72/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. Single glazing is a significant source of heat loss, accounting for up to 25% of a home's heat escaping through windows. Upgrading to double glazing typically costs ยฃ400-ยฃ600 per window but improves thermal comfort and can reduce noise by up to 30dB. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ585, comprising ยฃ439 for heating, ยฃ86 for hot water, and ยฃ60 for lighting. The property produces 2.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does Flat C Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 72/100, this LONDON property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of ยฃ585 are approximately ยฃ1215 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. At 2.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the W8 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property72
Average60
+20% better
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vs LONDON

This property72
Average64
+13% better
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vs W8

This property72
Average59
+22% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 72/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ41/year more than the LONDON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
C69-80
Current
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

C(72 points)

Potential Rating

C(72 points)

Based on assessment dated 7 Nov 2011

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Property Information

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Full Address

Flat C

153, Kensington High Street

W8 6SU

LONDON

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Property Type

Flat

Enclosed Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

82.4 mยฒ

2.0 total rooms

2.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

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Efficiency Score

72 / 100

Potential: 72

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

2.6 tonnes/year

32 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

166 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

7 Nov 2011

marketed sale

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About LONDON

LONDON is situated in West London, London. Properties in LONDON have an average EPC rating of D (score 64/100). The W8 postcode district contains over 10600 registered properties. Like many LONDON properties, this home features period architecture with character typical of Victorian-era construction.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ439/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ86/yr

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Lighting

68.0% low energy

ยฃ60/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor
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Roof

(another dwelling above)

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Windows

Single glazed

Very Poor
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Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good
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Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 68% of fixed outlets

Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.1 miles awayโ€ขW8 4SP

Last inspected: Sept 2018

โœ“Good

St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขW8 6EJ

Last inspected: Oct 2021

โš ๏ธRequires improvement

Holland Park School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขW8 7AF
?Not yet rated

Fox Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขW8 7PP

Last inspected: Oct 2023

โญOutstanding

Kensington Primary Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขW14 8PU

Last inspected: Nov 2018

โญOutstanding

St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขSW5 9UE

Last inspected: Nov 2021

โœ“Good

Avonmore Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขW14 8SH

Last inspected: May 2023

โญOutstanding

Bousfield Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขSW5 0DJ

Last inspected: Sept 2022

โœ“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

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 441 Mbps

โšก Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:441 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:177 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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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.

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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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