At a Glance
This terraced house is located in WITHAM, CM8 1XZ. The property offers 49m² (527 sq ft) of compact living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is a 1990s-era home. With an EPC rating of D (63/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (89/100). 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%. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. 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 £802, comprising £564 for heating, £167 for hot water, and £71 for lighting. The property produces 3.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in March 2016 for £168,000. For landlords: This rental property with a D rating is positioned above the current minimum standard. With proposed changes to require a C rating by 2028, modest improvements now could future-proof your compliance.
With an energy efficiency score of 63/100, this WITHAM property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £802 are approximately £998 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. With 49m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². At 3.7 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 CM8 postcode district.
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 63/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 55% nationally
Energy Costs: £202/year more than the WITHAM average
Current Rating
Potential Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 27 Jul 2020
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Full Address
126, Constance Close
CM8 1XZ
WITHAM
Property Type
House
Mid-Terrace
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1991-1995
Floor Area
49.0 m²
2.0 total rooms
1.0 heated
Tenure
rental (private)
Efficiency Score
63 / 100
Potential: 89
CO₂ Emissions
3.7 tonnes/year
76 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
452 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
27 Jul 2020
rental (private)
WITHAM is situated in Essex, East of England. Properties in WITHAM have an average EPC rating of D (score 65/100). The CM8 postcode district contains over 12100 registered properties.
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£168,000
24 March 2016
Type: Terraced
Heating
Electric storage heaters
£564.0/yr
Save £156/yr
Hot Water
£167.0/yr
Save £74/yr
Lighting
50.0% low energy
£71.0/yr
Save £24/yr
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Windows
Fully double glazed
Floor
Solid, no insulation (assumed)
Heating System
Electric storage heaters
Main Fuel
electricity (not community)
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
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Average download speed: 500 Mbps
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Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.