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Energy Performance Certificate

Ground Floor Flat, Cara House

N15 6RD

LONDON

Current

C

74

Potential

C

75

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached flat is located in LONDON, N15 6RD. The property offers 282m² (3035 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 8 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. The property holds an EPC rating of C (74/100), 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 property has modern timber frame or system-built walls, which typically offer good insulation properties when properly maintained. 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 £2356, comprising £1937 for heating, £284 for hot water, and £135 for lighting. The property produces 6.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home.

How Does Ground Floor Flat Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 74/100, this LONDON property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Energy costs of £2356 annually are £556 above the UK average. Improvements could reduce bills significantly. At 282m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²).

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the N15 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property74
Average60
+23% better
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vs LONDON

This property74
Average64
+16% better
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vs N15

This property74
Average62
+19% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 74/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £1812/year more than the LONDON 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(74 points)

Potential Rating

C(75 points)

Based on assessment dated 8 Jul 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

Ground Floor Flat

Cara House

341 Seven Sisters Road

N15 6RD

LONDON

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Property Type

Flat

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1976-1982

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Floor Area

282.0

8.0 total rooms

8.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

74 / 100

Potential: 75

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CO₂ Emissions

6.2 tonnes/year

22 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

122 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

8 Jul 2025

marketed sale

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About LONDON

LONDON is situated in North London, London. Properties in LONDON have an average EPC rating of D (score 64/100). Heating costs are £1393 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The N15 postcode district contains over 17000 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas, Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1937.0/yr

Save £162/yr

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Hot Water

£284.0/yr

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Lighting

83.0% low energy

£135.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

System built, as built, partial insulation (assumed)

Average
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Roof

(another dwelling above)

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Windows

Fully double glazed

Poor
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas, Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Below average lighting efficiency

Average
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Tiverton Primary School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayN15 6SP

Last inspected: Jun 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

St Mary's Priory RC Junior School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayN15 5RE

Last inspected: Sept 2018

Good

St Mary's Priory RC Infant School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayN15 5RE

Last inspected: Nov 2018

Good

Woodberry Down Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayN4 1SY

Last inspected: Jun 2012

Outstanding

Skinners' Academy

Secondary
📍0.4 miles awayN4 1SY

Last inspected: May 2022

Good

Sir Thomas Abney School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayN16 5ED

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

St Ann's CE Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayN15 5JG

Last inspected: Nov 2019

⚠️Requires improvement

Our Lady's Catholic High School

Secondary
📍0.4 miles awayN16 5AF

Last inspected: Jun 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: 418 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:418 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:167 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 Crime1127 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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Anti-social behaviour

288 incidents (26%)

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violent crime

245 incidents (22%)

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Shoplifting

102 incidents (9%)

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Pickpocketing

89 incidents (8%)

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Vehicle crime

76 incidents (7%)

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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