Energy Performance Certificate
3, Old Mill Chase, Wethersfield
CM7 4EB
BRAINTREE
Current
D
63
Potential
B
91
At a Glance
About This Property
This terraced house is located in BRAINTREE, CM7 4EB. The property offers 56m² (603 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. With an EPC rating of D (63/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (91/100). The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. The roof space has been converted to living space, with insulation between the rafters. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £632, comprising £420 for heating, £153 for hot water, and £59 for lighting. The property produces 3.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.
How Does 3, Old Mill Chase Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 63/100, this BRAINTREE property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £632 are approximately £1168 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. With 56m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². At 3.3 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 CM7 postcode district.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs BRAINTREE
vs CM7
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 63/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 55% nationally
Energy Costs: £49/year less than the BRAINTREE average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 21 May 2012
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Property Information
Full Address
3, Old Mill Chase
Wethersfield
CM7 4EB
BRAINTREE
Property Type
House
Mid-Terrace
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1983-1990
Floor Area
56.0 m²
3.0 total rooms
3.0 heated
Tenure
owner-occupied
Efficiency Score
63 / 100
Potential: 91
CO₂ Emissions
3.3 tonnes/year
58 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
327 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
21 May 2012
marketed sale
About BRAINTREE
BRAINTREE is situated in Essex, East of England. Properties in BRAINTREE have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). Heating costs are £261 below the BRAINTREE average, offering good value. The CM7 postcode district contains over 17300 registered properties.
Location & Nearby Area
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Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Room heaters, electric
£420.0/yr
Save £141/yr
Hot Water
£153.0/yr
Save £86/yr
Lighting
12.0% low energy
£59.0/yr
Save £24/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Roof
Roof room(s), ceiling insulated
Windows
Fully double glazed
Floor
Solid, no insulation (assumed)
Heating System
Room heaters, electric
Main Fuel
electricity (not community)
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 12% of fixed outlets
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View UK Property Insights →Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
Wethersfield CofE VC Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Feb 2018
Finchingfield St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy
PrimaryGreat Bardfield Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Feb 2022
Shalford Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Sept 2019
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield
PrimaryLast inspected: Nov 2022
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Sible Hedingham
PrimaryLast inspected: Jan 2019
Bocking Primary School
PrimaryGosfield Community Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Mar 2023
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.
Broadband & Connectivity
Average download speed: 165 Mbps
Download Speed
Upload Speed
Available Providers
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.