Energy Performance Certificate
2 Cross Cottages, Dedham Road
CO4 5SH
COLCHESTER
Current
B
90
Potential
B
90
At a Glance
About This Property
This semi-detached house is located in COLCHESTER, CO4 5SH. The property offers 114m² (1227 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. With an EPC rating of B (90/100), 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. The loft insulation is rated very good, meeting or exceeding the recommended 270mm depth for optimal thermal performance. Estimated annual energy costs are £1512, comprising £919 for heating, £519 for hot water, and £74 for lighting. The property produces 0.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.
How Does 2 Cross Cottages Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 90/100, this COLCHESTER property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. At £1512 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. The 114m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². CO2 emissions of 0.3 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 CO4 postcode district.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs COLCHESTER
vs CO4
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 90/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 15% nationally
Energy Costs: £832/year more than the COLCHESTER average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
Based on assessment dated 6 Jul 2025
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Property Information
Full Address
2 Cross Cottages
Dedham Road
Boxted
CO4 5SH
COLCHESTER
Property Type
House
Semi-Detached
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1900-1929
Floor Area
114.0 m²
5.0 total rooms
5.0 heated
Tenure
Owner-occupied
Efficiency Score
90 / 100
Potential: 90
CO₂ Emissions
0.3 tonnes/year
2 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
41 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
6 Jul 2025
rental
About COLCHESTER
COLCHESTER is situated in Essex, East of England. Properties in COLCHESTER have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £239 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The CO4 postcode district contains over 17700 registered properties.
Location & Nearby Area
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Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Air source heat pump, radiators, electric
£919.0/yr
Hot Water
£519.0/yr
Lighting
100.0% low energy
£74.0/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Solid brick, with external insulation
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Windows
High performance glazing
Floor
Solid, insulated
Heating System
Air source heat pump, radiators, electric
Main Fuel
electricity (not community)
Lighting
Excellent lighting efficiency
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View UK Property Insights →Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
Boxted St Peter's Church of England School
PrimaryLast inspected: Dec 2022
Langham Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Mar 2018
Stratford St Mary Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jan 2022
Nayland Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Oct 2019
Camulos Academy
PrimaryLast inspected: Jul 2019
The Trinity School
SecondaryStoke-by-Nayland Church of England Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Sept 2023
Brinkley Grove Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: May 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: 165 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 very low crime levels
Most Common Incidents
April 2026Theft
1 incidents (33%)
Vehicle crime
1 incidents (33%)
violent crime
1 incidents (33%)
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.