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Energy Performance Certificate

12 Pelham Road

CM7 5DF

Braintree

Current

B

87

Potential

A

100

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in Braintree, CM7 5DF. The property offers 79m² (850 sq ft) of modest-sized living space. With an EPC rating of B (87/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (100/100). 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. Estimated annual energy costs are £726, comprising £342 for heating, £240 for hot water, and £144 for lighting. The property produces 1.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.

How Does 12 Pelham Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 87/100, this Braintree property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £726 are approximately £1074 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. CO2 emissions of 1.0 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 CM7 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property87
Average60
+45% better
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vs Braintree

This property87
Average82
+6% better
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vs CM7

This property87
Average61
+43% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 87/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £335/year more than the Braintree average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

B(87 points)

Potential Rating

A(100 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 4 Oct 2023

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Property Information

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Full Address

12 Pelham Road

CM7 5DF

Braintree

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

2022

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Floor Area

79.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling for which the intended tenure in not known. It is not to be used for an existing dwelling

Efficiency Score

87 / 100

Potential: 100

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CO₂ Emissions

1.0 tonnes/year

13 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

77 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

4 Oct 2023

new dwelling

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About Braintree

Braintree is situated in Essex, East of England. Properties in Braintree have an average EPC rating of B (score 82/100). The CM7 postcode district contains over 17300 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Air source heat pump, radiators, electric

£342.0/yr

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Hot Water

£240.0/yr

Save £95/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£144.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.24 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.11 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.13 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Heating System

Air source heat pump, radiators, electric

Good

Main Fuel

Electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Bocking Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayCM7 5LA
?Not yet rated

John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayCM7 5UL

Last inspected: Mar 2018

Good

Tabor Academy

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awayCM7 5XP

Last inspected: Sept 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree

Primary
📍1 miles awayCM7 2SY

Last inspected: Feb 2019

Good

Great Bradfords Junior School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayCM7 9LW

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayCM7 9LW

Last inspected: May 2022

Good

St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayCM7 2NS

Last inspected: Dec 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Lyons Hall School

Primary
📍1.8 miles awayCM7 9FH

Last inspected: Oct 2022

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

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 486 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:486 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:194 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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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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