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26, The Chase

RM20 4BF

GRAYS

Current

B

84

Potential

B

85

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in GRAYS, RM20 4BF. The property offers 64mยฒ (689 sq ft) of modest-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. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ351, comprising ยฃ226 for heating, ยฃ78 for hot water, and ยฃ47 for lighting. The property produces 1.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.

How Does 26, The Chase Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 84/100, this GRAYS property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of ยฃ351 are approximately ยฃ1449 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. CO2 emissions of 1.0 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 RM20 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 GRAYS

This property84
Average63
+33% better
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vs RM20

This property84
Average68
+24% 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: ยฃ223/year less than the GRAYS average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

B(84 points)

Potential Rating

B(85 points)

Based on assessment dated 7 Jan 2016

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Property Information

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Full Address

26, The Chase

RM20 4BF

GRAYS

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

NO DATA!

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Floor Area

64.0 mยฒ

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

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Efficiency Score

84 / 100

Potential: 85

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

1.0 tonnes/year

15 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

87 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

7 Jan 2016

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 ยฃ348 below the GRAYS average, offering good value. The RM20 postcode district contains over 2700 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ226.0/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ78.0/yr

Save ยฃ32/yr

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Lighting

NaN% low energy

ยฃ47.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.27 W/m-ร‚ยฆK

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.09 W/m-ร‚ยฆK

Very Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.18 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

Harris Primary Academy Mayflower

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขRM16 6SA

Last inspected: May 2017

โญOutstanding

Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขRM16 6SA

Last inspected: Sept 2018

โญOutstanding

Harris Academy Chafford Hundred

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขRM16 6SA

Last inspected: Nov 2011

โญOutstanding

Belmont Castle Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขRM17 5YN

Last inspected: May 2021

โœ“Good

West Thurrock Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขRM20 3HR

Last inspected: Jul 2022

โœ“Good

Warren Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขRM16 6NB

Last inspected: May 2023

โœ“Good

Thames Park Secondary School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“1 miles awayโ€ขRM17 5FP

Last inspected: Jan 2023

โœ“Good

Tudor Court Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.3 miles awayโ€ขRM16 6PL

Last inspected: Mar 2023

โœ“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

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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 Crime262 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

74 incidents (28%)

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Shoplifting

71 incidents (27%)

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Anti-social behaviour

25 incidents (10%)

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Vehicle crime

18 incidents (7%)

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Theft

16 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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