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Energy Performance Certificate

20 St Josephs Close

SS8 9GE

CANVEY ISLAND

Current

B

84

Potential

A

93

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in CANVEY ISLAND, SS8 9GE. The property offers 115m² (1238 sq ft) of good-sized living space. With an EPC rating of B (84/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (93/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. Estimated annual energy costs are £623, comprising £400 for heating, £101 for hot water, and £122 for lighting. The property produces 1.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.

How Does 20 St Josephs Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 84/100, this CANVEY ISLAND property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £623 are approximately £1177 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. The 115m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². CO2 emissions of 1.5 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 SS8 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property84
Average60
+40% better
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vs CANVEY ISLAND

This property84
Average57
+47% better
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vs SS8

This property84
Average55
+53% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 84/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £109/year less than the CANVEY ISLAND average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

B(84 points)

Potential Rating

A(93 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 16 Sept 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

20 St Josephs Close

SS8 9GE

CANVEY ISLAND

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

2025

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Floor Area

115.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling for which the intended tenure in not known. It is not to be used for an existing dwelling

Efficiency Score

84 / 100

Potential: 93

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CO₂ Emissions

1.5 tonnes/year

13 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

76 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

16 Sept 2025

new dwelling

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About CANVEY ISLAND

CANVEY ISLAND is situated in Essex, East of England. Properties in CANVEY ISLAND have an average EPC rating of D (score 57/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £332 below the CANVEY ISLAND average, offering good value. The SS8 postcode district contains over 11000 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas

£400.0/yr

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Hot Water

£101.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£122.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.23 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.10 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.13 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Heating System

Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

Gas: mains gas

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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

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awaySS8 9DP

Last inspected: Jan 2023

?Special Measures

Castle View School

Secondary
📍0.2 miles awaySS8 7FH
?Not yet rated

William Read Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.5 miles awaySS8 0JE
?Not yet rated

St Katherine's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awaySS8 9QA

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

Lubbins Park Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.7 miles awaySS8 7HF

Last inspected: Sept 2019

Good

Winter Gardens Academy

Primary
📍0.7 miles awaySS8 9QA

Last inspected: Apr 2022

Good

Canvey Junior School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awaySS8 0JG

Last inspected: Sept 2010

Outstanding

Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery

Primary
📍0.8 miles awaySS8 0JG

Last inspected: Oct 2019

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

Superfast Broadband

Average download speed: 194 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:194 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:29 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

BTSkyTalkTalkPlusnet

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

Higher Crime233 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

93 incidents (40%)

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Anti-social behaviour

53 incidents (23%)

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Criminal damage

29 incidents (12%)

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Theft

13 incidents (6%)

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Public order

9 incidents (4%)

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.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

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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