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Energy Performance Certificate

13a Gainsborough Street

CO10 2EU

SUDBURY

Current

D

59

Potential

B

84

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced flat is located in SUDBURY, CO10 2EU. The property offers 35mยฒ (377 sq ft) of compact living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. With an EPC rating of D (59/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (84/100). 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 solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs ยฃ8,000-ยฃ14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. Single glazing is a significant source of heat loss, accounting for up to 25% of a home's heat escaping through windows. Upgrading to double glazing typically costs ยฃ400-ยฃ600 per window but improves thermal comfort and can reduce noise by up to 30dB. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ1090, comprising ยฃ729 for heating, ยฃ314 for hot water, and ยฃ47 for lighting. The property produces 3.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 13a Gainsborough Street Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 59/100, this SUDBURY property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of ยฃ1090 are approximately ยฃ710 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. With 35mยฒ of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87mยฒ. At 3.4 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 CO10 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property59
Average60
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vs SUDBURY

This property59
Average61
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vs CO10

This property59
Average60
-2% below

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 59/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ307/year more than the SUDBURY average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(59 points)

Potential Rating

B(84 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 29 Apr 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

13a Gainsborough Street

CO10 2EU

SUDBURY

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Property Type

Flat

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

35.0 mยฒ

2.0 total rooms

2.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

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Efficiency Score

59 / 100

Potential: 84

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

3.4 tonnes/year

97 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

571 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

29 Apr 2025

marketed sale

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About SUDBURY

SUDBURY is situated in Essex, East of England. Properties in SUDBURY have an average EPC rating of D (score 61/100). The CO10 postcode district contains over 17600 registered properties. Like many SUDBURY properties, this home features period architecture with character typical of Victorian-era construction.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Electric storage heaters

ยฃ729.0/yr

Save ยฃ576/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ314.0/yr

Save ยฃ107/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

ยฃ47.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor
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Roof

(another dwelling above)

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Windows

Single glazed

Very Poor
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Floor

(another dwelling below)

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Heating System

Electric storage heaters

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Main Fuel

electricity (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good
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External Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Very Poor. External insulation can dramatically reduce heat loss.

Save ยฃ400/yrPayback: ~30 years+8 EPC points
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Double Glazing

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Gregory Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.2 miles awayโ€ขCO10 2BJ

Last inspected: Dec 2022

โœ“Good

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขCO10 1JP

Last inspected: Feb 2023

โœ“Good

Tudor Church of England Primary School, Sudbury

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขCO10 1NL

Last inspected: May 2018

โœ“Good

Ormiston Sudbury Academy

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขCO10 1NW

Last inspected: Sept 2023

โš ๏ธRequires improvement

Woodhall Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขCO10 1ST

Last inspected: Dec 2019

โœ“Good

Pot Kiln Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขCO10 0DS

Last inspected: Apr 2022

โœ“Good

Wells Hall Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.4 miles awayโ€ขCO10 0NH

Last inspected: Sept 2021

โœ“Good

Thomas Gainsborough School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“1.5 miles awayโ€ขCO10 0NH

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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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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