Energy Performance Certificate
2 Rye Close, Brightlingsea
CO7 0RA
COLCHESTER
Current
C
72
Potential
B
85
At a Glance
About This Property
This semi-detached house is located in COLCHESTER, CO7 0RA. The property offers 86m² (926 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. The property holds an EPC rating of C (72/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (85/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Estimated annual energy costs are £1173, comprising £864 for heating, £194 for hot water, and £115 for lighting. The property produces 2.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.
How Does 2 Rye Close Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 72/100, this COLCHESTER property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £1173 are approximately £627 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 2.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.
Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the CO7 postcode district.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs COLCHESTER
vs CO7
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 72/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 40% nationally
Energy Costs: £493/year more than the COLCHESTER average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 30 May 2024
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Property Information
Full Address
2 Rye Close
Brightlingsea
CO7 0RA
COLCHESTER
Property Type
House
Semi-Detached
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1950-1966
Floor Area
86.0 m²
3.0 total rooms
3.0 heated
Tenure
Owner-occupied
Efficiency Score
72 / 100
Potential: 85
CO₂ Emissions
2.8 tonnes/year
33 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
187 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
30 May 2024
marketed sale
About COLCHESTER
COLCHESTER is situated in Essex, East of England. Properties in COLCHESTER have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). The CO7 postcode district contains over 11900 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the COLCHESTER area.
Location & Nearby Area
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Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
£864.0/yr
Save £91/yr
Hot Water
£194.0/yr
Save £63/yr
Lighting
100.0% low energy
£115.0/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Windows
Full secondary glazing
Floor
Suspended, no insulation (assumed)
Heating System
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Main Fuel
mains gas (not community)
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
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View UK Property Insights →Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
Colne Community School and College (Secondary and 16 to 19 Provision)
SecondaryLast inspected: Jun 2023
Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery
PrimaryLast inspected: Feb 2020
Alresford Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jun 2023
Great Bentley Primary School
PrimaryMillfields Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Nov 2014
St Osyth Church of England Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: May 2023
Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jun 2023
St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge
PrimaryLast inspected: Feb 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: 500 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 2026violent crime
17 incidents (77%)
Anti-social behaviour
1 incidents (5%)
Burglary
1 incidents (5%)
Criminal damage
1 incidents (5%)
Public order
1 incidents (5%)
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.