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Energy Performance Certificate

34a Waterson Vale

CM2 9PB

CHELMSFORD

Current

A

94

Potential

A

94

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in CHELMSFORD, CM2 9PB. The property offers 232m² (2497 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is a recently constructed modern home. With an EPC rating of A (94/100), 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. The property has modern timber frame or system-built walls, which typically offer good insulation properties when properly maintained. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £2151, comprising £1722 for heating, £228 for hot water, and £201 for lighting. The property produces 1.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home. The property last sold in August 2019 for £920,000.

How Does 34a Waterson Vale Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 94/100, this CHELMSFORD property is outstanding, placing it in the top 3% of UK homes. Annual energy costs of £2151 are close to the UK average. At 232m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). CO2 emissions of 1.4 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 CM2 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property94
Average60
+57% better
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vs CHELMSFORD

This property94
Average63
+49% better
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vs CM2

This property94
Average61
+54% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 94/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 97% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 3% nationally

Energy Costs: £1459/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(94 points)

Potential Rating

A(94 points)

Based on assessment dated 14 Feb 2024

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Property Information

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Full Address

34a Waterson Vale

CM2 9PB

CHELMSFORD

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 2012 onwards

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Floor Area

232.0

7.0 total rooms

7.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

94 / 100

Potential: 94

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CO₂ Emissions

1.4 tonnes/year

6 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

41 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

14 Feb 2024

marketed sale

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About CHELMSFORD

CHELMSFORD is situated in Essex, East of England. Properties in CHELMSFORD have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £1030 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The CM2 postcode district contains over 19400 registered properties. As a modern build, this property benefits from contemporary construction standards and improved energy efficiency requirements.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£920,000

30 August 2019

Type: Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas

£1722.0/yr

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Hot Water

£228.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£201.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)

Very Good
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Roof

Pitched, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, insulated (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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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

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
📍0.5 miles awayCM2 9ES

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

Oaklands Infant School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayCM2 9PH
?Not yet rated

Great Baddow High School

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awayCM2 9RZ

Last inspected: Jun 2022

Good

Meadgate Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayCM2 7NS

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Good

Beehive Lane Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayCM2 9SR

Last inspected: Apr 2022

Outstanding

Larkrise Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayCM2 9UB

Last inspected: May 2019

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: 492 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:492 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:197 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 Crime356 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

125 incidents (35%)

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Shoplifting

56 incidents (16%)

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Anti-social behaviour

46 incidents (13%)

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Public order

25 incidents (7%)

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Drugs

20 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.

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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