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Energy Performance Certificate

Lakesview, Farnborough Common

BR6 7BU

ORPINGTON

Current

C

76

Potential

C

78

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in ORPINGTON, BR6 7BU. The property offers 618m² (6652 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 12 habitable rooms. It is a recently constructed modern home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (76/100), 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 with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £2927, comprising £2568 for heating, £137 for hot water, and £222 for lighting. The property produces 14.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.

How Does Lakesview Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 76/100, this ORPINGTON property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Energy costs of £2927 annually are £1127 above the UK average. Improvements could reduce bills significantly. At 618m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). CO2 emissions of 14.0 tonnes/year are above average. Energy improvements could significantly reduce the property's carbon footprint.

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 property76
Average60
+27% better
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vs ORPINGTON

This property76
Average59
+29% better
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vs BR6

This property76
Average57
+33% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 76/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £2135/year more than the ORPINGTON 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(76 points)

Potential Rating

C(78 points)

Based on assessment dated 29 Jun 2016

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Property Information

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Full Address

Lakesview

Farnborough Common

BR6 7BU

ORPINGTON

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 2007 onwards

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Floor Area

618.0

12.0 total rooms

12.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

76 / 100

Potential: 78

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CO₂ Emissions

14.0 tonnes/year

22 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

127 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

29 Jun 2016

marketed sale

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About ORPINGTON

ORPINGTON is situated in Bromley, South East. Properties in ORPINGTON have an average EPC rating of D (score 59/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £1776 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The BR6 postcode district contains over 13600 registered properties. As a modern build, this property benefits from contemporary construction standards and improved energy efficiency requirements.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas

£2568.0/yr

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Hot Water

£137.0/yr

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Lighting

75.0% low energy

£222.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Suspended, insulated (assumed)

NO DATA!
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Heating System

Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets

Very Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayBR6 8ER
?Not yet rated

Darrick Wood Junior School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayBR6 8ER

Last inspected: Feb 2019

Good

Darrick Wood School

Secondary
📍0.3 miles awayBR6 8ER

Last inspected: Jan 2019

Good

Farnborough Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayBR6 7EQ
?Not yet rated

Newstead Wood School

Secondary
📍0.7 miles awayBR6 9SA

Last inspected: Feb 2022

Outstanding

Tubbenden Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayBR6 9SD

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Ravens Wood School

Secondary
📍1.2 miles awayBR2 8HP

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Keston Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayBR2 6BN

Last inspected: Sept 2018

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

Above Average102 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has slightly above average crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

35 incidents (34%)

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Public order

15 incidents (15%)

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Anti-social behaviour

13 incidents (13%)

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Criminal damage

10 incidents (10%)

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Shoplifting

7 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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