Energy Performance Certificate
2 Aelric Avenue , Layer de la Haye
CO2 0FA
Colchester
Current
B
82
Potential
B
86
At a Glance
About This Property
This detached house is located in Colchester, CO2 0FA. The property offers 264m² (2842 sq ft) of generously-sized living space. With an EPC rating of B (82/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. This property benefits from a air source heat pump system, which can deliver 3-4 units of heat for every unit of electricity used. Heat pumps are eligible for the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, making them increasingly popular for UK homes seeking to reduce carbon emissions. Estimated annual energy costs are £1523, comprising £957 for heating, £456 for hot water, and £110 for lighting. The property produces 0.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.
How Does 2 Aelric Avenue Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 82/100, this Colchester property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. At £1523 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. At 264m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). CO2 emissions of 0.8 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.
Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the CO2 postcode district.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs Colchester
vs CO2
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 82/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 15% nationally
Energy Costs: £1112/year more than the Colchester average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
Based on assessment dated 16 Oct 2025
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Property Information
Full Address
2 Aelric Avenue
Layer de la Haye
CO2 0FA
Colchester
Property Type
House
Detached
Construction Age
2022
Floor Area
264.0 m²
NaN total rooms
NaN heated
Tenure
Owner-occupied
Efficiency Score
82 / 100
Potential: 86
CO₂ Emissions
0.8 tonnes/year
3 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
32 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
16 Oct 2025
new dwelling
About Colchester
Colchester is situated in Essex, East of England. Properties in Colchester have an average EPC rating of C (score 80/100). Heating costs are £546 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The CO2 postcode district contains over 14800 registered properties.
Location & Nearby Area
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Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Air source heat pump, radiators and underfloor, electric
£957.0/yr
Hot Water
£456.0/yr
Lighting
100.0% low energy
£110.0/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Average thermal transmittance 0.23 W/m-¦K
Roof
Average thermal transmittance 0.1 W/m-¦K
Windows
High performance glazing
Floor
Average thermal transmittance 0.12 W/m-¦K
Heating System
Air source heat pump, radiators and underfloor, electric
Main Fuel
Electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
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View UK Property Insights →Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Feb 2023
St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester
PrimaryLast inspected: Jul 2019
Montgomery Infant School and Nursery, Colchester
PrimaryLast inspected: Jun 2013
Montgomery Junior School, Colchester
PrimaryLast inspected: Nov 2019
Gosbecks Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: May 2018
Paxman Academy
SecondaryKing's Ford Infant School and Nursery
PrimaryLast inspected: Jan 2019
Iceni Academy
PrimaryLast inspected: Jun 2018
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: 69 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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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.