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Below Average Efficiency โ€” Improvements Recommended

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Upper Flat, 9 Bowness Road

SE6 2DG

LONDON

Current

E

52

Potential

D

64

๐Ÿ“… Upcoming Regulation Change โ€” 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

D

With improvements

Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

ยฃ803

estimated per year

UK Average

ยฃ1,800

per year

After Improvements

ยฃ609

potential per year

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach D โ€” saving up to ยฃ194/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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๐Ÿ’ฐ Save ยฃ900/year

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Eโ†’A
+ยฃ26,000
Property Value Boost
Investment
ยฃ16,500
Payback
~18 yrs
Current Costs
ยฃ803/yr
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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated Very Poor. Quickest payback of any upgrade โ€” top up to 270mm.

Save ยฃ200/yrPayback: ~5 years+3 EPC points
ยฃ1,000
Cost
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External Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Very Poor. External insulation can dramatically cut heat loss.

Save ยฃ400/yrPayback: ~30 years+8 EPC points
ยฃ12,000
Cost
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About This E-Rated Property

This terraced flat is located in LONDON, SE6 2DG. The property offers 57mยฒ (614 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 1 habitable room. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. The property has an EPC rating of E (52/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a D rating (64/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs ยฃ8,000-ยฃ14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. The pitched roof lacks adequate insulation. Topping up loft insulation to 270mm (the recommended depth) typically costs ยฃ300-ยฃ500 and could save ยฃ150-ยฃ250 annually, with the investment often paying for itself within 2-3 years. 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 ยฃ803, comprising ยฃ636 for heating, ยฃ97 for hot water, and ยฃ70 for lighting. The property produces 3.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

E(52 points)

Achievable Rating

D(64 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 27 Feb 2023

Building Elements โ€” Improvement Opportunities

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

๐Ÿงฑ Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

๐Ÿ—๏ธ Roof

Pitched, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

๐ŸชŸ Windows

Mostly double glazing

Average

๐Ÿ“ฆ Floor

(another dwelling below)

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

NaN

Good

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

73.0% low energy โ€” Low energy lighting in 73% of fixed outlets

Very Good

Property Information

๐Ÿ“

Full Address

Upper Flat

9 Bowness Road

SE6 2DG

LONDON

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Property Type

Flat

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

57.0 mยฒ

1.0 total rooms

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

3.8 tonnes/year

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Energy Consumption

373 kWh/mยฒ/year

E-Rated Properties in LONDON

LONDON 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 โ€” 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 โ€” Current vs Potential

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ636 /yr

Save ยฃ161/yr

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

ยฃ97 /yr

Save ยฃ18/yr

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

73.0% low energy

ยฃ70 /yr

Save ยฃ15/yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.1 miles awayโ€ขSE6 2LD

Last inspected: May 2023

โญOutstanding

Rushey Green Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.2 miles awayโ€ขSE6 2LA

Last inspected: Nov 2022

โœ“Good

Holbeach Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขSE6 4TP

Last inspected: May 2023

โœ“Good

Brindishe Green School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขSE13 6EH

Last inspected: Sept 2023

โœ“Good

Sandhurst Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขSE6 1NW

Last inspected: Mar 2019

โœ“Good

St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขSE13 6NX

Last inspected: Dec 2021

โœ“Good

Rathfern Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขSE6 4NL

Last inspected: Sept 2021

โญOutstanding

Conisborough College

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขSE6 2SE

Last inspected: Apr 2022

โš ๏ธRequires improvement

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: 500 Mbps

โšก 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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