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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

1, Riverside Place, Chelmsford Road

CM1 3EU

CHELMSFORD

Current

G

2

Potential

C

75

This G-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£2,754

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£882

potential per year

This property costs approximately £954 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £1,872 annually.

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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Free

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How to Improve This G-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a C rating — saving up to £1,872 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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GA
39,000
Property Value Boost
Investment
£31,000
Payback
~6 yrs
Current Costs
£2,754/yr
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New A-Rated Boiler

Your heating is rated Very Poor. Compare local boiler installers.

Save £1367/yrPayback: ~3 years+5 EPC points
£3,500
Cost
2
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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated Very Poor. Cheapest upgrade with fastest payback — top up to 270mm.

Save £200/yrPayback: ~5 years+3 EPC points
£1,000
Cost
3
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Air Source Heat Pump

Ultra-efficient heating with £7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

Save £1872/yrPayback: ~2 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
4
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Save £1000/yrPayback: ~11 years+7 EPC points
£11,000
Cost
5
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External Wall Insulation

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

Save £400/yrPayback: ~30 years+8 EPC points
£12,000
Cost

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Why Does This Property Have a G Rating?

This terraced house is located in CHELMSFORD, CM1 3EU. The property offers 61m² (657 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. Currently rated G (2/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (75/100). The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs £8,000-£14,000 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 £300-£500 and could save £150-£250 annually, with the investment often paying for itself within 2-3 years. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £2754, comprising £2098 for heating, £568 for hot water, and £88 for lighting. The property produces 8.1 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home. The property last sold in July 2021 for £235,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

G(2 points)

Achievable Rating

C(75 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 5 Mar 2020

What's Causing the Poor Energy Rating?

The EPC assessor rated each element of this property. Poor and average ratings are the biggest opportunities for improvement.

🧱 Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Good

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

No system present: electric heaters assumed

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

17.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets

Poor

Property Information

📍

Full Address

1, Riverside Place

Chelmsford Road

CM1 3EU

CHELMSFORD

🏠

Property Type

House

End-Terrace

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

61.0

3.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

8.1 tonnes/year

134 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

794 kWh/m²/year

G-Rated Properties in CHELMSFORD

CHELMSFORD properties with G ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (CM1) that have undergone improvement works have seen significant increases in EPC ratings and corresponding reductions in energy bills.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

No system present: electric heaters assumed

£2098 /yr

Save £1367/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£568 /yr

Save £470/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

17.0% low energy

£88 /yr

Save £35/yr with improvements

💷 Sales History

Note: EPC improvements typically add 3–5% per band to property value. Moving from G to C could add significant value.

£235,000

S

Jul 2021

£287,500

T

Mar 2021

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Hylands School

Secondary
📍0 miles awayCM1 3ET

Last inspected: Jun 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Westlands Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayCM1 2SB

Last inspected: Oct 2019

Good

Writtle Junior School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayCM1 3HG

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

Writtle Infant School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayCM1 3HZ

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayCM2 0RG

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Lawford Mead Primary & Nursery

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayCM1 2JH

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

Oaklands Infant School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayCM2 9PH
?Not yet rated

Maltese Road Primary School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayCM1 2PA

Last inspected: May 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

Superfast Broadband

Average download speed: 165 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:165 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:25 Mbps
Maximum:50 Mbps

Available Providers

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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

Moderate96 incidents/month

Crime levels are moderate in the surrounding area (1-mile radius)

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
📊

violent crime

36 incidents (38%)

🛒

Shoplifting

20 incidents (21%)

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Anti-social behaviour

7 incidents (7%)

👜

Theft

6 incidents (6%)

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Vehicle crime

6 incidents (6%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented.

Data Sources: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Police.uk crime statistics.

Public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.