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Energy Performance Certificate

2, Duncombe Close

CM8 1GR

WITHAM

Current

B

83

Potential

A

95

At a Glance

About This Property

This house is located in WITHAM, CM8 1GR. The property offers 80mยฒ (861 sq ft) of good-sized living space. With an EPC rating of B (83/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (95/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ376, comprising ยฃ236 for heating, ยฃ86 for hot water, and ยฃ54 for lighting. The property produces 1.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home. The property last sold in September 2022 for ยฃ375,000, with 3 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 2, Duncombe Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 83/100, this WITHAM property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of ยฃ376 are approximately ยฃ1424 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. CO2 emissions of 1.3 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 CM8 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property83
Average60
+38% better
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vs WITHAM

This property83
Average65
+28% better
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vs CM8

This property83
Average64
+30% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 83/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ224/year less than the WITHAM average

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
Potential
B81-91
Current
C69-80
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

B(83 points)

Potential Rating

A(95 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 5 Apr 2016

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Property Information

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Full Address

2, Duncombe Close

CM8 1GR

WITHAM

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Property Type

House

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Construction Age

NO DATA!

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Floor Area

80.0 mยฒ

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NaN heated

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Tenure

unknown

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Efficiency Score

83 / 100

Potential: 95

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

1.3 tonnes/year

16 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

91 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

5 Apr 2016

new dwelling

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About WITHAM

WITHAM is situated in Essex, East of England. Properties in WITHAM have an average EPC rating of D (score 65/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are ยฃ364 below the WITHAM average, offering good value. The CM8 postcode district contains over 12100 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

ยฃ375,000

23 September 2022

Type: Semi-Detached

โ†—+ยฃ75,000(+25.0%)

vs previous sale

ยฃ300,000

12 February 2019

Type: Semi-Detached

โ†—+ยฃ20,005(+7.1%)

vs previous sale

ยฃ279,995

13 May 2016

Type: Semi-Detached

Market Insights: This property has sold 3 times since 2015. Value has increased by 33.9% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ236.0/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ86.0/yr

Save ยฃ35/yr

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Lighting

NaN% low energy

ยฃ54.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.25 W/m-ร‚ยฆK

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.11 W/m-ร‚ยฆK

Very Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.15 W/m-ร‚ยฆK

Very Good
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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good
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Main Fuel

mains gas - this is for backwards compatibility only and should not be used

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Chipping Hill Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.1 miles awayโ€ขCM8 1FR

Last inspected: Mar 2012

โญOutstanding

Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขCM8 1DX

Last inspected: Sept 2022

โœ“Good

Howbridge Infant School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขCM8 1DJ

Last inspected: Apr 2023

โœ“Good

Howbridge Church of England Junior School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขCM8 1BZ

Last inspected: Dec 2019

โš ๏ธRequires improvement

Maltings Academy

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขCM8 1EP

Last inspected: Mar 2015

โญOutstanding

Powers Hall Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.1 miles awayโ€ขCM8 1NA

Last inspected: Dec 2019

โš ๏ธRequires improvement

Acorn Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.1 miles awayโ€ขCM8 1NA
?Not yet rated

Hatfield Peverel Infant and Nursery School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.5 miles awayโ€ขCM3 2RP

Last inspected: Oct 2022

โœ“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

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

โšก 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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