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10, Albemarle Close

RM17 5AD

GRAYS

Current

C

69

Potential

C

72

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in GRAYS, RM17 5AD. The property offers 85.7mยฒ (922 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. The property holds an EPC rating of C (69/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. 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 ยฃ680, comprising ยฃ489 for heating, ยฃ96 for hot water, and ยฃ95 for lighting. The property produces 3.1 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 10, Albemarle Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 69/100, this GRAYS property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of ยฃ680 are approximately ยฃ1120 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. At 3.1 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 RM17 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property69
Average60
+15% better
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vs GRAYS

This property69
Average63
+10% better
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vs RM17

This property69
Average60
+15% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 69/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ106/year more than the GRAYS average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(69 points)

Potential Rating

C(72 points)

Based on assessment dated 17 Feb 2012

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Property Information

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Full Address

10, Albemarle Close

RM17 5AD

GRAYS

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

85.7 mยฒ

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

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Efficiency Score

69 / 100

Potential: 72

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

3.1 tonnes/year

36 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

188 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

17 Feb 2012

marketed sale

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About GRAYS

GRAYS is situated in Essex, East of England. Properties in GRAYS have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). The RM17 postcode district contains over 9600 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the GRAYS area.

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ489.0/yr

Save ยฃ22/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ96.0/yr

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Lighting

12.0% low energy

ยฃ95.0/yr

Save ยฃ44/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good
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Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 12% of fixed outlets

Poor
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

The Hathaway Academy

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขRM17 5LL

Last inspected: Dec 2018

โœ“Good

Tudor Court Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขRM16 6PL

Last inspected: Mar 2023

โœ“Good

St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขRM17 5RW

Last inspected: Jun 2023

โœ“Good

Stifford Clays Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขRM16 2ST

Last inspected: Oct 2022

โœ“Good

Deneholm Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขRM16 2SS

Last inspected: Sept 2023

โœ“Good

Grays Convent High School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขRM17 5UX

Last inspected: May 2023

โœ“Good

Quarry Hill Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขRM17 5UT

Last inspected: Nov 2022

โญOutstanding

Little Thurrock Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขRM17 5SW
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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

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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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Area Safety

Higher Crime231 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

102 incidents (44%)

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Anti-social behaviour

22 incidents (10%)

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Criminal damage

20 incidents (9%)

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Public order

18 incidents (8%)

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Theft

16 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.

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