Energy Performance Certificate
1 Bones Yard, Colne Engaine
CO6 2FA
COLCHESTER
Current
C
80
Potential
B
83
At a Glance
About This Property
This detached house is located in COLCHESTER, CO6 2FA. The property offers 180m² (1938 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 9 habitable rooms. It is a recently constructed modern home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (80/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (83/100). 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, 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 £1272, comprising £955 for heating, £221 for hot water, and £96 for lighting. The property produces 3.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in September 2025 for £610,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.
How Does 1 Bones Yard Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 80/100, this COLCHESTER property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £1272 are approximately £528 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 180m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 3.4 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 CO6 postcode district.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs COLCHESTER
vs CO6
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 80/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 40% nationally
Energy Costs: £592/year more than the COLCHESTER average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 17 Sept 2025
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Property Information
Full Address
1 Bones Yard
Colne Engaine
CO6 2FA
COLCHESTER
Property Type
House
Detached
Construction Age
England and Wales: 2012-2021
Floor Area
180.0 m²
9.0 total rooms
9.0 heated
Tenure
Owner-occupied
Efficiency Score
80 / 100
Potential: 83
CO₂ Emissions
3.4 tonnes/year
19 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
103 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
17 Sept 2025
marketed sale
About COLCHESTER
COLCHESTER is situated in Essex, East of England. Properties in COLCHESTER have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £275 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The CO6 postcode district contains over 8800 registered properties. As a modern build, this property benefits from contemporary construction standards and improved energy efficiency requirements.
Location & Nearby Area
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Property Sale History
£610,000
RECENT26 September 2025
Type: Detached
vs previous sale
£525,000
1 December 2015
Type: Detached
Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 16.2% over this period.
Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Boiler with radiators and underfloor heating, mains gas
£955.0/yr
Hot Water
£221.0/yr
Lighting
98.0% low energy
£96.0/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Windows
Fully double glazed
Floor
Suspended, insulated (assumed)
Heating System
Boiler with radiators and underfloor heating, mains gas
Main Fuel
mains gas (not community)
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
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View UK Property Insights →Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jun 2023
Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery
PrimaryLast inspected: May 2023
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead
PrimaryLast inspected: Sept 2022
The Ramsey Academy, Halstead
SecondaryLast inspected: Jan 2019
St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Pebmarsh
PrimaryLast inspected: Jul 2023
Richard de Clare Community Academy
PrimaryLast inspected: Mar 2022
Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead
PrimaryLast inspected: Mar 2023
Chappel CofE Controlled Primary School
PrimaryAbout 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.
Broadband & Connectivity
Average download speed: 165 Mbps
Download Speed
Upload Speed
Available Providers
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
The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences very low crime levels
Most Common Incidents
April 2026violent crime
5 incidents (56%)
Anti-social behaviour
1 incidents (11%)
Burglary
1 incidents (11%)
Criminal damage
1 incidents (11%)
Public order
1 incidents (11%)
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.
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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.