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Below Average Efficiency — Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

142 Stanley Road

CO15 2BJ

CLACTON-ON-SEA

Current

E

48

Potential

C

77

📅 Upcoming Regulation Change — Plan Ahead

The government has proposed raising the minimum EPC standard to C by 2028 for new rental tenancies and 2030 for all tenancies. This E-rated property would need to improve by two bands to comply. Acting now costs less and avoids deadline pressure.

Now

E

Current rating

Target (2028)

C

Minimum required

Achievable

C

With improvements

⚖️ Landlord Compliance — Current & Future Requirements

This E-rated rental property currently meets the minimum standard (E or above). However, with the proposed upgrade to C by 2028, landlords will need to invest in improvements. Planning now — rather than at the last minute — allows you to take advantage of grants and spread costs.

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Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

£1,505

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£988

potential per year

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach C — saving up to £517/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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About This E-Rated Property

This terraced house is located in CLACTON-ON-SEA, CO15 2BJ. The property offers 73m² (786 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. The property has an EPC rating of E (48/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (77/100). 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 pitched roof lacks adequate insulation. Topping up loft insulation to 270mm (the recommended depth) typically costs £300-£500 and could save £150-£250 annually, with the investment often paying for itself within 2-3 years. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1505, comprising £1112 for heating, £325 for hot water, and £68 for lighting. The property produces 7.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home. For landlords: This property currently meets the minimum E rating requirement under MEES regulations. However, the government has proposed increasing the minimum to C by 2028 for new tenancies and 2030 for existing tenancies, so consider planning upgrades now.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

E(48 points)

Achievable Rating

C(77 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 31 Aug 2021

Building Elements — Improvement Opportunities

Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.

🧱 Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Average

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, limited insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Good

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Electric storage heaters

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Average

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good

Property Information

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Full Address

142 Stanley Road

CO15 2BJ

CLACTON-ON-SEA

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Property Type

House

End-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1967-1975

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Floor Area

73.0

4.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

7.2 tonnes/year

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Energy Consumption

584 kWh/m²/year

E-Rated Properties in CLACTON-ON-SEA

CLACTON-ON-SEA has a mix of older and newer housing stock. E-rated properties in this area typically pre-date modern insulation standards but are strong candidates for improvement — particularly insulation and heating system upgrades, which can lift ratings by two or more bands.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Electric storage heaters

£1112 /yr

Save £306/yr

🚿 Hot Water

£325 /yr

Save £211/yr

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy

£68 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Oakwood Infant and Nursery School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayCO15 2AH

Last inspected: Mar 2022

Good

Ravens Academy

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayCO16 8TZ

Last inspected: Oct 2019

?Special Measures

St Clare's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayCO16 8AG

Last inspected: Dec 2018

Good

Alton Park Junior School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayCO15 1DL
?Not yet rated

Clacton Coastal Academy

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awayCO15 3JL

Last inspected: Apr 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Sir Martin Frobisher Academy

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayCO15 2QH

Last inspected: Jun 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

White Hall Academy and Nursery

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayCO15 3SP

Last inspected: Mar 2018

Good

Cann Hall Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayCO16 8DA

Last inspected: Apr 2022

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

Superfast Broadband

Average download speed: 154 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:154 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
⬆️

Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:23 Mbps
Maximum:50 Mbps

Available Providers

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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 Crime364 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
📊

violent crime

169 incidents (46%)

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Anti-social behaviour

36 incidents (10%)

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Public order

31 incidents (9%)

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Criminal damage

28 incidents (8%)

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Shoplifting

24 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.

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

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