Energy Performance Certificates in Dulwich

Common property types

• Large Edwardian villas: Found throughout Dulwich Village, along Calton Avenue, and around Belair Park. These 1900-1910 properties are substantial, often 5-6 bedrooms with large gardens, high ceilings, and original features. Their size and solid wall construction make achieving a high EPC rating challenging and expensive.
• Victorian terraces in East Dulwich: The streets around Lordship Lane and East Dulwich Grove are lined with mid-Victorian terraces, many converted into flats. Solid brick walls, bay windows, and slate roofs are standard. These are the most common property type assessed in the area.
• Detached houses around the Village: The roads within the Dulwich Estate, including College Road and Gallery Road, have large detached properties, some dating back to the Georgian period. These are among the most expensive properties in South London and often the hardest to rate well.
• 1930s houses near West Dulwich: Pockets of inter-war housing around West Dulwich station, with cavity walls and more conventional construction. These tend to score better than the older stock and respond well to standard improvements.

Typical EPC issues we find in Dulwich

• Dulwich Estate restrictions: The Dulwich Estate controls the appearance of properties in the Village and surrounding areas. External changes like replacement windows, cladding, or solar panels require approval, which limits the EPC improvements owners can make.
• Oversized rooms with poor insulation: The grand proportions of Dulwich's Edwardian and Victorian houses mean large heated volumes. Combined with solid walls and original single glazing, the energy demand is high relative to modern standards.
• Original sash windows: Many properties retain original timber sash windows that are single-glazed. Replacing them with double-glazed replicas may require Estate approval, and secondary glazing is often the more practical solution.