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17 The Esplanade, Holland-On-Sea

CO15 5TT

CLACTON-ON-SEA

Current

C

72

Potential

C

80

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in CLACTON-ON-SEA, CO15 5TT. The property offers 141m² (1518 sq ft) of spacious living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (72/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. 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. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. 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 £1459, comprising £1182 for heating, £198 for hot water, and £79 for lighting. The property produces 3.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 17 The Esplanade Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 72/100, this CLACTON-ON-SEA property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. At £1459 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. At 141m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 3.6 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 CO15 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property72
Average60
+20% better
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vs CLACTON-ON-SEA

This property72
Average58
+24% better
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vs CO15

This property72
Average55
+31% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 72/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £722/year more than the CLACTON-ON-SEA average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(72 points)

Potential Rating

C(80 points)

Based on assessment dated 25 Sept 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

17 The Esplanade

Holland-On-Sea

CO15 5TT

CLACTON-ON-SEA

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1930-1949

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Floor Area

141.0

6.0 total rooms

6.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

72 / 100

Potential: 80

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CO₂ Emissions

3.6 tonnes/year

25 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

153 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

25 Sept 2025

marketed sale

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About CLACTON-ON-SEA

CLACTON-ON-SEA is situated in Essex, East of England. Properties in CLACTON-ON-SEA have an average EPC rating of D (score 58/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £445 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The CO15 postcode district contains over 18000 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the CLACTON-ON-SEA area.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1182.0/yr

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Hot Water

£198.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£79.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor
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Roof

Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Good lighting efficiency

Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Holland Haven Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayCO15 5PP

Last inspected: Nov 2018

Good

Holland Park Primary School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayCO15 6NG
?Not yet rated

Burrsville Infant Academy

Primary
📍1.9 miles awayCO15 4HR

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Great Clacton Church of England Junior School

Primary
📍1.9 miles awayCO15 4HR

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Clacton County High School

Secondary
📍2 miles awayCO15 6DZ

Last inspected: Sept 2018

Good

White Hall Academy and Nursery

Primary
📍2.5 miles awayCO15 3SP

Last inspected: Mar 2018

Good

Frinton-on-Sea Primary School

Primary
📍2.7 miles awayCO13 9LQ
?Not yet rated

Clacton Coastal Academy

Secondary
📍2.7 miles awayCO15 3JL

Last inspected: Apr 2022

⚠️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
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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.

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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.

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