Energy Performance Certificate
14, Rustic Close
CM7 3RX
BRAINTREE
Current
C
74
Potential
B
86
At a Glance
About This Property
This detached house is located in BRAINTREE, CM7 3RX. The property offers 159m² (1711 sq ft) of spacious living space with 8 habitable rooms. It is a modern property built in the 2000s. The property holds an EPC rating of C (74/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (86/100). 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 £866, comprising £592 for heating, £130 for hot water, and £144 for lighting. The property produces 4.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. The property last sold in November 2020 for £420,000.
How Does 14, Rustic Close Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 74/100, this BRAINTREE property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £866 are approximately £934 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 159m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 4.0 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 CM7 postcode district.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs BRAINTREE
vs CM7
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 74/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 40% nationally
Energy Costs: £185/year more than the BRAINTREE average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 26 Jul 2012
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Property Information
Full Address
14, Rustic Close
CM7 3RX
BRAINTREE
Property Type
House
Detached
Construction Age
England and Wales: 2003-2006
Floor Area
159.0 m²
8.0 total rooms
8.0 heated
Tenure
owner-occupied
Efficiency Score
74 / 100
Potential: 86
CO₂ Emissions
4.0 tonnes/year
25 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
133 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
26 Jul 2012
marketed sale
About BRAINTREE
BRAINTREE is situated in Essex, East of England. Properties in BRAINTREE have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. The CM7 postcode district contains over 17300 registered properties.
Location & Nearby Area
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Property Sale History
£420,000
9 November 2020
Type: Terraced
Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
£592.0/yr
Save £39/yr
Hot Water
£130.0/yr
Save £58/yr
Lighting
0.0% low energy
£144.0/yr
Save £72/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Roof
Pitched, insulated at rafters
Windows
Fully double glazed
Floor
Suspended, insulated (assumed)
Heating System
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Main Fuel
mains gas (not community)
Lighting
No low energy lighting
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View UK Property Insights →Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
Beckers Green Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jun 2023
Lyons Hall School
PrimaryLast inspected: Oct 2022
Alec Hunter Academy
SecondaryLast inspected: Nov 2022
Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School
PrimaryLast inspected: May 2022
Great Bradfords Junior School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jun 2019
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree
PrimaryLast inspected: Feb 2019
John Ray Junior School
PrimaryLast inspected: Mar 2020
John Ray Infant School
PrimaryLast inspected: Nov 2019
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.
Broadband & Connectivity
Average download speed: 500 Mbps
Download Speed
Upload Speed
Available Providers
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
The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels
Most Common Incidents
April 2026violent crime
82 incidents (43%)
Theft
21 incidents (11%)
Vehicle crime
16 incidents (8%)
Public order
15 incidents (8%)
Anti-social behaviour
14 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.
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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.