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Below Average Efficiency โ€” Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

12, Queens Road

CM14 4HE

BRENTWOOD

Current

E

45

Potential

C

69

๐Ÿ“… Upcoming Regulation Change โ€” Plan Ahead

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.

Now

E

Current rating

Target (2028)

C

Minimum required

Achievable

C

With improvements

Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

ยฃ1,769

estimated per year

UK Average

ยฃ1,800

per year

After Improvements

ยฃ1,044

potential per year

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach C โ€” saving up to ยฃ725/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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๐Ÿ’ฐ Save ยฃ2,175/year

With 4 selected upgrades

โšก Bill-Free Living(inc. solar export income)
Journey to A
Eโ†’A
+ยฃ26,000
Property Value Boost
Investment
ยฃ17,500
Payback
~8 yrs
Current Costs
ยฃ1,769/yr
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ยฃ21,750 over 10 years

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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated Poor. Quickest payback of any upgrade โ€” top up to 270mm.

Save ยฃ200/yrPayback: ~5 years+3 EPC points
ยฃ1,000
Cost
2
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Cavity Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Poor. Cavity fill is one of the most cost-effective upgrades available.

Save ยฃ250/yrPayback: ~8 years+4 EPC points
ยฃ2,000
Cost
3
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Save ยฃ1000/yrPayback: ~11 years+7 EPC points
ยฃ11,000
Cost
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Air Source Heat Pump

Ultra-efficient heating with ยฃ7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

Save ยฃ725/yrPayback: ~5 years+10 EPC points
๐Ÿ›๏ธ ยฃ7,500 BUS Grant Available
ยฃ3,500
ยฃ11,000
Cost

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About This E-Rated Property

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.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

E(45 points)

Achievable Rating

C(69 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 14 May 2009

Building Elements โ€” Improvement Opportunities

Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.

๐Ÿงฑ Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor

๐Ÿ—๏ธ Roof

Pitched, 25mm loft insulation

Poor

๐ŸชŸ Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

๐Ÿ“ฆ Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

NaN

Good

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

0.0% low energy โ€” No low energy lighting

Very Poor

Property Information

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Full Address

12, Queens Road

CM14 4HE

BRENTWOOD

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1967-1975

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Floor Area

181.5 mยฒ

7.0 total rooms

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

11.0 tonnes/year

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Energy Consumption

360 kWh/mยฒ/year

E-Rated Properties in BRENTWOOD

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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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs โ€” Current vs Potential

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ1416 /yr

Save ยฃ609/yr

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

ยฃ175 /yr

Save ยฃ27/yr

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

0.0% low energy

ยฃ178 /yr

Save ยฃ89/yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.2 miles awayโ€ขCM14 4EX

Last inspected: Mar 2023

โœ“Good

Brentwood County High School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขCM14 4JF

Last inspected: Jun 2022

โœ“Good

Holly Trees Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขCM14 5RY

Last inspected: May 2023

โœ“Good

Hogarth Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขCM15 8BG
?Not yet rated

St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Primary School, Brentwood

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขCM15 9BX

Last inspected: Feb 2023

โœ“Good

Becket Keys Church of England Free School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขCM15 9DA

Last inspected: May 2014

โญOutstanding

Warley Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขCM14 5LF

Last inspected: Feb 2023

โœ“Good

St Helen's Catholic Junior School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขCM15 9BY

Last inspected: Sept 2023

โœ“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

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

โšก Gigabit Available
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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 Crime182 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
๐Ÿ“Š

violent crime

61 incidents (34%)

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Shoplifting

23 incidents (13%)

๐Ÿ”Š

Anti-social behaviour

20 incidents (11%)

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Vehicle crime

18 incidents (10%)

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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.

More Properties in CM14 4HE

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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.

Data Sources: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Police.uk crime statistics.

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