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255, Malthouse Drive

RM17 5FH

GRAYS

Current

A

98

Potential

A

99

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in GRAYS, RM17 5FH. The property offers 92mยฒ (990 sq ft) of good-sized living space. With an EPC rating of A (98/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ375, comprising ยฃ236 for heating, ยฃ75 for hot water, and ยฃ64 for lighting. The property last sold in December 2018 for ยฃ380,000.

How Does 255, Malthouse Drive Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 98/100, this GRAYS property is outstanding, placing it in the top 3% of UK homes. Annual energy costs of ยฃ375 are approximately ยฃ1425 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. The 92mยฒ floor area is above the UK average of 87mยฒ.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the RM17 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property98
Average60
+63% better
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vs GRAYS

This property98
Average63
+56% better
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vs RM17

This property98
Average60
+63% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 98/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 97% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 3% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ199/year less than the GRAYS average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

A(98 points)

Potential Rating

A(99 points)

Based on assessment dated 18 Dec 2018

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Property Information

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Full Address

255, Malthouse Drive

RM17 5FH

GRAYS

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

NO DATA!

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Floor Area

92.0 mยฒ

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

unknown

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Efficiency Score

98 / 100

Potential: 99

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

-0.1 tonnes/year

-1 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

-10 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

18 Dec 2018

new dwelling

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About GRAYS

GRAYS is situated in Essex, East of England. Properties in GRAYS have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are ยฃ338 below the GRAYS average, offering good value. The RM17 postcode district contains over 9600 registered properties.

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Property Sale History

ยฃ380,000

21 December 2018

Type: Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ236.0/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ75.0/yr

Save ยฃ31/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

ยฃ64.0/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

Belmont Castle Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.2 miles awayโ€ขRM17 5YN

Last inspected: May 2021

โœ“Good

Thames Park Secondary School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขRM17 5FP

Last inspected: Jan 2023

โœ“Good

Grays Convent High School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขRM17 5UX

Last inspected: May 2023

โœ“Good

Quarry Hill Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขRM17 5UT

Last inspected: Nov 2022

โญOutstanding

St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขRM17 5RW

Last inspected: Jun 2023

โœ“Good

Harris Primary Academy Mayflower

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขRM16 6SA

Last inspected: May 2017

โญOutstanding

Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขRM16 6SA

Last inspected: Sept 2018

โญOutstanding

Harris Academy Chafford Hundred

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขRM16 6SA

Last inspected: Nov 2011

โญOutstanding

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

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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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Area Safety

Higher Crime345 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

156 incidents (45%)

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Anti-social behaviour

28 incidents (8%)

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Drugs

27 incidents (8%)

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Criminal damage

26 incidents (8%)

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Public order

21 incidents (6%)

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.

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