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12, Chatley Road, Great Leighs

CM3 1NU

CHELMSFORD

Current

B

85

Potential

A

101

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in CHELMSFORD, CM3 1NU. The property offers 69mยฒ (743 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. With an EPC rating of B (85/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (101/100). The property uses electric storage heaters, which charge overnight on cheaper electricity tariffs. While having low installation costs, running costs are typically higher than gas central heating. A heat pump could reduce electricity use by 60-70%. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ696, comprising ยฃ415 for heating, ยฃ221 for hot water, and ยฃ60 for lighting. The property produces 2.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 12, Chatley Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 85/100, this CHELMSFORD property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of ยฃ696 are approximately ยฃ1104 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. At 2.4 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 CM3 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property85
Average60
+42% better
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vs CHELMSFORD

This property85
Average63
+35% better
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vs CM3

This property85
Average59
+44% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 85/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ4/year more than the CHELMSFORD average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

B(85 points)

Potential Rating

A(101 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 5 Jul 2013

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Property Information

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Full Address

12, Chatley Road

Great Leighs

CM3 1NU

CHELMSFORD

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1967-1975

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Floor Area

69.0 mยฒ

6.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

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Efficiency Score

85 / 100

Potential: 101

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

2.4 tonnes/year

34 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

197 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

5 Jul 2013

non marketed sale

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About CHELMSFORD

CHELMSFORD is situated in Essex, East of England. Properties in CHELMSFORD have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are ยฃ277 below the CHELMSFORD average, offering good value. The CM3 postcode district contains over 16500 registered properties.

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Electric storage heaters

ยฃ415.0/yr

Save ยฃ159/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ221.0/yr

Save ยฃ141/yr

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Lighting

67.0% low energy

ยฃ60.0/yr

Save ยฃ15/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

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Roof

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Electric storage heaters

Average
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Main Fuel

electricity (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Great Leighs Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.1 miles awayโ€ขCM3 1RP

Last inspected: Jul 2023

โœ“Good

White Court School

Primary
๐Ÿ“2.4 miles awayโ€ขCM77 7UE

Last inspected: Nov 2022

โœ“Good

Notley Green Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“2.8 miles awayโ€ขCM77 7ZJ

Last inspected: Jan 2019

โœ“Good

Little Waltham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“2.8 miles awayโ€ขCM3 3NY

Last inspected: Jul 2023

โœ“Good

Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“3 miles awayโ€ขCM3 2PN

Last inspected: Jan 2023

โœ“Good

Ford End Church of England Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“3.1 miles awayโ€ขCM3 1LQ
?Not yet rated

Great Waltham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“3.2 miles awayโ€ขCM3 1DF

Last inspected: Oct 2022

โœ“Good

Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form

Secondary
๐Ÿ“3.3 miles awayโ€ขCM7 1WY

Last inspected: Jul 2023

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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: 444 Mbps

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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:444 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:178 Mbps
Maximum:200 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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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.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

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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