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Below Average Efficiency — Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

2, Pemberton Field

SS4 3BF

ROCHFORD

Current

E

43

Potential

D

68

📅 Upcoming Regulation Change — Plan Ahead

The government has proposed raising the minimum EPC standard to C by 2028 for new rental tenancies and 2030 for all tenancies. This E-rated property would need to improve by two bands to comply. Acting now costs less and avoids deadline pressure.

Now

E

Current rating

Target (2028)

C

Minimum required

Achievable

D

With improvements

Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

£2,596

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,794

potential per year

This property costs approximately £796 more per year than the UK average. Improvements could save up to £802 annually.

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach D — saving up to £802/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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About This E-Rated Property

This detached house is located in ROCHFORD, SS4 3BF. The property offers 167m² (1798 sq ft) of spacious living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a 1990s-era home. The property has an EPC rating of E (43/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a D rating (68/100). The oil-fired central heating has poor efficiency. Oil boilers are more expensive to run than gas and have higher carbon emissions. Consider switching to a heat pump (eligible for £7,500 BUS grant) for significant long-term savings. 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 £2596, comprising £1649 for heating, £781 for hot water, and £166 for lighting. The property produces 7.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

E(43 points)

Achievable Rating

D(68 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 21 Oct 2014

Building Elements — Improvement Opportunities

Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.

🧱 Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Good

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation

Good

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Suspended, limited insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, LPG

Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy — No low energy lighting

Very Poor

Property Information

📍

Full Address

2, Pemberton Field

SS4 3BF

ROCHFORD

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Property Type

House

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1996-2002

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Floor Area

167.0

6.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

7.5 tonnes/year

📊

Energy Consumption

199 kWh/m²/year

E-Rated Properties in ROCHFORD

ROCHFORD has a mix of older and newer housing stock. E-rated properties in this area typically pre-date modern insulation standards but are strong candidates for improvement — particularly insulation and heating system upgrades, which can lift ratings by two or more bands.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, LPG

£1649 /yr

Save £115/yr

🚿 Hot Water

£781 /yr

Save £604/yr

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy

£166 /yr

Save £83/yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Ashingdon Primary Academy

Primary
📍1.2 miles awaySS4 3LN

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

Plumberow Primary Academy

Primary
📍1.7 miles awaySS5 5BX

Last inspected: Jun 2018

Good

Greensward Academy

Secondary
📍1.9 miles awaySS5 5HG

Last inspected: Feb 2018

Good

Hockley Primary School

Primary
📍2.4 miles awaySS5 4UR

Last inspected: Sept 2021

Outstanding

Collingwood Primary School

Primary
📍2.6 miles awayCM3 5YJ

Last inspected: Jun 2021

Good

The King Edmund School

Secondary
📍2.6 miles awaySS4 1TL

Last inspected: Nov 2019

⚠️Requires improvement

Westerings Primary Academy

Primary
📍2.7 miles awaySS5 4NZ

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

William de Ferrers School

Secondary
📍2.8 miles awayCM3 5JU

Last inspected: Dec 2018

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
⬆️

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.

Data Sources: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Police.uk crime statistics.

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