Energy Performance Certificate
12, Coach Road, Great Horkesley
CO6 4AS
COLCHESTER
Current
B
81
Potential
B
81
At a Glance
About This Property
This detached house is located in COLCHESTER, CO6 4AS. The property offers 219m² (2357 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is a recently constructed modern home. With an EPC rating of B (81/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. This property benefits from a air source heat pump system, which can deliver 3-4 units of heat for every unit of electricity used. Heat pumps are eligible for the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, making them increasingly popular for UK homes seeking to reduce carbon emissions. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1355, comprising £1170 for heating, £92 for hot water, and £93 for lighting. The property produces 3.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.
How Does 12, Coach Road Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 81/100, this COLCHESTER property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. At £1355 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. At 219m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 3.0 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 81/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 15% nationally
Energy Costs: £675/year more than the COLCHESTER average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
Based on assessment dated 10 Feb 2015
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Property Information
Full Address
12, Coach Road
Great Horkesley
CO6 4AS
COLCHESTER
Property Type
House
Detached
Construction Age
England and Wales: 2007 onwards
Floor Area
219.0 m²
7.0 total rooms
7.0 heated
Tenure
owner-occupied
Efficiency Score
81 / 100
Potential: 81
CO₂ Emissions
3.0 tonnes/year
14 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
81 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
10 Feb 2015
RHI application
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 £490 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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Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric
£1170.0/yr
Hot Water
£92.0/yr
Lighting
100.0% low energy
£93.0/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Roof
Flat, insulated (assumed)
Windows
Fully double glazed
Floor
Solid, insulated (assumed)
Heating System
Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric
Main Fuel
electricity (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
The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Mar 2020
Camulos Academy
PrimaryLast inspected: Jul 2019
Myland Community Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Feb 2020
Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt
PrimaryLast inspected: Sept 2018
Braiswick Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jul 2018
Queen Boudica Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Mar 2023
The Trinity School
SecondaryThe Gilberd School
SecondaryLast inspected: Nov 2018
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: 500 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) has low crime compared to national averages
Most Common Incidents
April 2026violent crime
20 incidents (41%)
Anti-social behaviour
13 incidents (27%)
Public order
4 incidents (8%)
Criminal damage
3 incidents (6%)
Burglary
2 incidents (4%)
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.