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22 Cypress Close

CO15 4RB

CLACTON-ON-SEA

Current

D

59

Potential

B

82

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached bungalow is located in CLACTON-ON-SEA, CO15 4RB. The property offers 66m² (710 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. With an EPC rating of D (59/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (82/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. 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 £787, comprising £593 for heating, £118 for hot water, and £76 for lighting. The property produces 3.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in October 2022 for £255,000.

How Does 22 Cypress Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 59/100, this CLACTON-ON-SEA property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £787 are approximately £1013 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 3.7 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 CO15 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property59
Average60
-2% below
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vs CLACTON-ON-SEA

This property59
Average58
+2% better
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vs CO15

This property59
Average55
+7% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 59/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £50/year more than the CLACTON-ON-SEA average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(59 points)

Potential Rating

B(82 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 13 Apr 2022

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Property Information

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Full Address

22 Cypress Close

CO15 4RB

CLACTON-ON-SEA

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Property Type

Bungalow

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1967-1975

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Floor Area

66.0

3.0 total rooms

3.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

59 / 100

Potential: 82

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CO₂ Emissions

3.7 tonnes/year

55 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

314 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

13 Apr 2022

marketed sale

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About CLACTON-ON-SEA

CLACTON-ON-SEA is situated in Essex, East of England. Properties in CLACTON-ON-SEA have an average EPC rating of D (score 58/100). The CO15 postcode district contains over 18000 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£255,000

21 October 2022

Type: Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£593.0/yr

Save £151/yr

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Hot Water

£118.0/yr

Save £47/yr

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Lighting

67.0% low energy

£76.0/yr

Save £19/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor
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Roof

Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets

Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Burrsville Infant Academy

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayCO15 4HR

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Great Clacton Church of England Junior School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayCO15 4HR

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Cann Hall Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayCO16 8DA

Last inspected: Apr 2022

Good

White Hall Academy and Nursery

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayCO15 3SP

Last inspected: Mar 2018

Good

Clacton Coastal Academy

Secondary
📍0.9 miles awayCO15 3JL

Last inspected: Apr 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Clacton County High School

Secondary
📍1 miles awayCO15 6DZ

Last inspected: Sept 2018

Good

Holland Park Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayCO15 6NG
?Not yet rated

Engaines Primary School and Nursery

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayCO16 9PH

Last inspected: Dec 2022

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
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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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