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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

14, Marshalls Road

CM7 2LL

BRAINTREE

Current

F

31

Potential

C

75

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£2,974

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,249

potential per year

This property costs approximately £1,174 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £1,725 annually.

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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Free

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a C rating — saving up to £1,725 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached house is located in BRAINTREE, CM7 2LL. The property offers 167m² (1798 sq ft) of spacious living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. Currently rated F (31/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (75/100). 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 £2974, comprising £2408 for heating, £403 for hot water, and £163 for lighting. The property produces 14.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home. The property last sold in May 2024 for £600,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(31 points)

Achievable Rating

C(75 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 15 Nov 2016

What's Causing the Poor Energy Rating?

The EPC assessor rated each element of this property. Poor and average ratings are the biggest opportunities for improvement.

🧱 Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Poor

💡 Lighting

29.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 29% of fixed outlets

Average

Property Information

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Full Address

14, Marshalls Road

CM7 2LL

BRAINTREE

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Property Type

House

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

167.0

7.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

14.0 tonnes/year

85 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

465 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in BRAINTREE

BRAINTREE properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (CM7) that have undergone improvement works have seen significant increases in EPC ratings and corresponding reductions in energy bills.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£2408 /yr

Save £1336/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£403 /yr

Save £321/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

29.0% low energy

£163 /yr

Save £68/yr with improvements

💷 Sales History

Note: EPC improvements typically add 3–5% per band to property value. Moving from F to C could add significant value.

£600,000

S

May 2024

£475,000

S

May 2018

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awayCM7 1WY

Last inspected: Jul 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

John Ray Junior School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayCM7 1HL

Last inspected: Mar 2020

Good

John Ray Infant School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayCM7 1HL

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Good

St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayCM7 2NS

Last inspected: Dec 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayCM7 2SY

Last inspected: Feb 2019

Good

Notley Green Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayCM77 7ZJ

Last inspected: Jan 2019

Good

John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayCM7 5UL

Last inspected: Mar 2018

Good

Tabor Academy

Secondary
📍0.9 miles awayCM7 5XP

Last inspected: Sept 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

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

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

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.

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

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