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Energy Performance Certificate

261b Gloucester Avenue

CM2 9DX

Chelmsford

Current

A

116

Potential

A

117

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in Chelmsford, CM2 9DX. The property offers 66m² (710 sq ft) of modest-sized living space. With an EPC rating of A (116/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. The property benefits from a highly efficient gas central heating system, likely a modern condensing boiler achieving 90%+ efficiency. Estimated annual energy costs are £476, comprising £227 for heating, £208 for hot water, and £41 for lighting.

How Does 261b Gloucester Avenue Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 116/100, this Chelmsford property is outstanding, placing it in the top 3% of UK homes. Annual energy costs of £476 are approximately £1324 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the CM2 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property116
Average60
+93% better
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vs Chelmsford

This property116
Average81
+43% better
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vs CM2

This property116
Average61
+90% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 116/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 97% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 3% nationally

Energy Costs: £80/year more than the Chelmsford average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

A(116 points)

Potential Rating

A(117 points)

Based on assessment dated 28 Nov 2024

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Property Information

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Full Address

261b Gloucester Avenue

CM2 9DX

Chelmsford

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Property Type

House

End-Terrace

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Construction Age

2024

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Floor Area

66.0

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

116 / 100

Potential: 117

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CO₂ Emissions

-0.1 tonnes/year

-1 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

13 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

28 Nov 2024

new dwelling

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About Chelmsford

Chelmsford is situated in Essex, East of England. Properties in Chelmsford have an average EPC rating of B (score 81/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. The CM2 postcode district contains over 19400 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

£227.0/yr

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Hot Water

£208.0/yr

Save £50/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£41.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.18 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.09 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.1 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Very Good

Main Fuel

Gas: mains gas

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Lighting

Excelent lighting efficiency

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Moulsham Infant School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayCM2 9DG

Last inspected: Apr 2023

Good

Moulsham Junior School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayCM2 9DG

Last inspected: Apr 2018

Good

Moulsham High School

Secondary
📍0.4 miles awayCM2 9ES

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

Great Baddow High School

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awayCM2 9RZ

Last inspected: Jun 2022

Good

Oaklands Infant School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayCM2 9PH
?Not yet rated

Beehive Lane Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayCM2 9SR

Last inspected: Apr 2022

Outstanding

Larkrise Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayCM2 9UB

Last inspected: May 2019

Good

Meadgate Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayCM2 7NS

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: 486 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:486 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:194 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.

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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