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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

178, Parsonage Road

RM20 4AW

GRAYS

Current

F

37

Potential

C

77

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£773

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£400

potential per year

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🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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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 £470 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Payback
~9 yrs
Current Costs
£773/yr
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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This terraced flat is located in GRAYS, RM20 4AW. The property offers 39.74m² (428 sq ft) of compact living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. Currently rated F (37/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (77/100). 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 £773, comprising £455 for heating, £293 for hot water, and £25 for lighting. The property produces 2.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

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(37 points)

Achievable Rating

C(77 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 10 Dec 2010

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, partial insulation (assumed)

Average

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

(other premises below)

🔥 Heating

No system present: electric heaters assumed

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

85.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 85% of fixed outlets

Very Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

178, Parsonage Road

RM20 4AW

GRAYS

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Property Type

Flat

Enclosed End-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1976-1982

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Floor Area

39.74

2.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

2.8 tonnes/year

70 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

463 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in GRAYS

GRAYS properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (RM20) 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

No system present: electric heaters assumed

£455 /yr

Save £286/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£293 /yr

Save £187/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

85.0% low energy

£25 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Harris Primary Academy Mayflower

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayRM16 6SA

Last inspected: May 2017

Outstanding

Harris Academy Chafford Hundred

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awayRM16 6SA

Last inspected: Nov 2011

Outstanding

Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayRM16 6SA

Last inspected: Sept 2018

Outstanding

West Thurrock Academy

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayRM20 3HR

Last inspected: Jul 2022

Good

Belmont Castle Academy

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayRM17 5YN

Last inspected: May 2021

Good

Warren Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayRM16 6NB

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Thames Park Secondary School

Secondary
📍1.2 miles awayRM17 5FP

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Tudor Court Primary School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayRM16 6PL

Last inspected: Mar 2023

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

🚀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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Area Safety

Higher Crime225 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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Shoplifting

66 incidents (29%)

📊

violent crime

60 incidents (27%)

🔊

Anti-social behaviour

23 incidents (10%)

🚗

Vehicle crime

15 incidents (7%)

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Criminal damage

12 incidents (5%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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.

Public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.