The government has proposed raising the minimum EPC standard to C by 2028 for new rental tenancies and 2030 for all tenancies. This E-rated property would need to improve by two bands to comply. Acting now costs less and avoids deadline pressure.
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E
Current rating
Target (2028)
C
Minimum required
Achievable
C
With improvements
This Property
ยฃ1,769
estimated per year
UK Average
ยฃ1,800
per year
After Improvements
ยฃ1,044
potential per year
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ยฃ7,500
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This detached house is located in BRENTWOOD, CM14 4HE. The property offers 181.5mยฒ (1954 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. The property has an EPC rating of E (45/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (69/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. 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 ยฃ1769, comprising ยฃ1416 for heating, ยฃ175 for hot water, and ยฃ178 for lighting. The property produces 11.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.
Current Rating
Achievable Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 14 May 2009
Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.
๐งฑ Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
๐๏ธ Roof
Pitched, 25mm loft insulation
๐ช Windows
Fully double glazed
๐ฆ Floor
Suspended, no insulation (assumed)
๐ฅ Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
๐ฟ Hot Water
NaN
๐ก Lighting
0.0% low energy โ No low energy lighting
Full Address
12, Queens Road
CM14 4HE
BRENTWOOD
Property Type
House
Detached
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1967-1975
Floor Area
181.5 mยฒ
7.0 total rooms
COโ Emissions
11.0 tonnes/year
Energy Consumption
360 kWh/mยฒ/year
BRENTWOOD has a mix of older and newer housing stock. E-rated properties in this area typically pre-date modern insulation standards but are strong candidates for improvement โ particularly insulation and heating system upgrades, which can lift ratings by two or more bands.
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๐ฅ Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
ยฃ1416 /yr
Save ยฃ609/yr
๐ฟ Hot Water
ยฃ175 /yr
Save ยฃ27/yr
๐ก Lighting
0.0% low energy
ยฃ178 /yr
Save ยฃ89/yr
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The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels
violent crime
61 incidents (34%)
Shoplifting
23 incidents (13%)
Anti-social behaviour
20 incidents (11%)
Vehicle crime
18 incidents (10%)
Drugs
15 incidents (8%)
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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