Energy Performance Certificate
1 West End Road, Tiptree
CO5 0QN
COLCHESTER
Current
A
94
Potential
A
96
At a Glance
About This Property
This detached house is located in COLCHESTER, CO5 0QN. The property offers 158m² (1701 sq ft) of spacious living space with 8 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. With an EPC rating of A (94/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The roof space has been converted to living space, with insulation between the rafters. Triple-glazed windows provide excellent insulation, reducing heat loss by up to 40% compared to single glazing and offering superior noise reduction of up to 35dB. Estimated annual energy costs are £1886, comprising £1468 for heating, £214 for hot water, and £204 for lighting. The property produces 1.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home. The property last sold in July 2015 for £365,000.
How Does 1 West End Road Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 94/100, this COLCHESTER property is outstanding, placing it in the top 3% of UK homes. Annual energy costs of £1886 are close to the UK average. At 158m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). CO2 emissions of 1.2 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.
Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the CO5 postcode district.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs COLCHESTER
vs CO5
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 94/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 97% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 3% nationally
Energy Costs: £1206/year more than the COLCHESTER average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
Based on assessment dated 17 Feb 2023
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Property Information
Full Address
1 West End Road
Tiptree
CO5 0QN
COLCHESTER
Property Type
House
Detached
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1900-1929
Floor Area
158.0 m²
8.0 total rooms
8.0 heated
Tenure
Owner-occupied
Efficiency Score
94 / 100
Potential: 96
CO₂ Emissions
1.2 tonnes/year
7 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
38 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
17 Feb 2023
not sale or rental
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 £788 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The CO5 postcode district contains over 9800 registered properties.
Location & Nearby Area
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Property Sale History
£365,000
22 July 2015
Type: Detached
Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
£1468.0/yr
Save £167/yr
Hot Water
£214.0/yr
Lighting
100.0% low energy
£204.0/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Solid brick, with external insulation
Roof
Roof room(s), insulated (assumed)
Windows
Fully triple glazed
Floor
Suspended, no insulation (assumed)
Heating System
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Main Fuel
mains gas (not community)
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
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View UK Property Insights →Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
Tiptree Heath Primary School
PrimarySt Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jan 2019
Baynards Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Oct 2021
Milldene Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: May 2022
Thurstable School Sports College and Sixth Form Centre
SecondaryLast inspected: Sept 2022
Messing Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Sept 2018
Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
PrimaryLast inspected: Dec 2022
Great Totham Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Apr 2023
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.
Broadband & Connectivity
Average download speed: 452 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 (33%)
Theft
3 incidents (20%)
Anti-social behaviour
2 incidents (13%)
Criminal damage
2 incidents (13%)
Shoplifting
1 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.
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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.