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133 Gavin Way, Highwoods

CO4 9FR

COLCHESTER

Current

C

75

Potential

B

87

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in COLCHESTER, CO4 9FR. The property offers 122mยฒ (1313 sq ft) of spacious living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a modern property built in the 2000s. The property holds an EPC rating of C (75/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (87/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. 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 throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ730, comprising ยฃ496 for heating, ยฃ135 for hot water, and ยฃ99 for lighting. The property produces 3.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 133 Gavin Way Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 75/100, this COLCHESTER property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of ยฃ730 are approximately ยฃ1070 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. The 122mยฒ floor area is above the UK average of 87mยฒ. At 3.2 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 CO4 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property75
Average60
+25% better
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vs COLCHESTER

This property75
Average63
+19% better
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vs CO4

This property75
Average65
+15% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 75/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ50/year more than the COLCHESTER average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(75 points)

Potential Rating

B(87 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 3 Nov 2022

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Property Information

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Full Address

133 Gavin Way

Highwoods

CO4 9FR

COLCHESTER

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 2003-2006

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Floor Area

122.0 mยฒ

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

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Efficiency Score

75 / 100

Potential: 87

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

3.2 tonnes/year

26 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

150 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

3 Nov 2022

marketed sale

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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. The CO4 postcode district contains over 17700 registered properties.

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ496.0/yr

Save ยฃ35/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ135.0/yr

Save ยฃ61/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

ยฃ99.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Suspended, insulated (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good
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Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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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

The Trinity School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.2 miles awayโ€ขCO4 6ED
?Not yet rated

The Gilberd School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขCO4 9PU

Last inspected: Nov 2018

โญOutstanding

Brinkley Grove Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขCO4 9GF

Last inspected: May 2019

โœ“Good

Camulos Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขCO4 6AL

Last inspected: Jul 2019

โœ“Good

Highwoods Community Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขCO4 9SN

Last inspected: Mar 2019

โœ“Good

St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขCO4 0HH

Last inspected: Oct 2022

โœ“Good

Myland Community Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขCO4 5LD

Last inspected: Feb 2020

โœ“Good

Queen Boudica Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1 miles awayโ€ขCO4 5XT

Last inspected: Mar 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

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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 Crime172 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

73 incidents (42%)

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Anti-social behaviour

28 incidents (16%)

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Public order

16 incidents (9%)

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Theft

13 incidents (8%)

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Criminal damage

12 incidents (7%)

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.

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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