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Energy Performance Certificate

4, Old Chapel Drive, Stanway

CO3 0AE

COLCHESTER

Current

D

68

Potential

D

68

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in COLCHESTER, CO3 0AE. The property offers 76m² (818 sq ft) of modest-sized living space. With an EPC rating of D (68/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. Single glazing is a significant source of heat loss, accounting for up to 25% of a home's heat escaping through windows. Upgrading to double glazing typically costs £400-£600 per window but improves thermal comfort and can reduce noise by up to 30dB. Estimated annual energy costs are £652, comprising £522 for heating, £77 for hot water, and £53 for lighting. The property produces 3.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 4, Old Chapel Drive Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 68/100, this COLCHESTER property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £652 are approximately £1148 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 3.0 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 CO3 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property68
Average60
+13% better
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vs COLCHESTER

This property68
Average63
+8% better
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vs CO3

This property68
Average62
+10% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 68/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £28/year less than the COLCHESTER average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(68 points)

Potential Rating

D(68 points)

Based on assessment dated 13 Mar 2013

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Property Information

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Full Address

4, Old Chapel Drive

Stanway

CO3 0AE

COLCHESTER

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Property Type

House

End-Terrace

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Construction Age

NO DATA!

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Floor Area

76.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

NO DATA!

Efficiency Score

68 / 100

Potential: 68

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CO₂ Emissions

3.0 tonnes/year

40 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

207 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

13 Mar 2013

new dwelling

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About COLCHESTER

COLCHESTER is situated in Essex, East of England. Properties in COLCHESTER have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). The CO3 postcode district contains over 10800 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

£522.0/yr

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Hot Water

£77.0/yr

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Lighting

NaN% low energy

£53.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.29 W/m?K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.19 W/m?K

Good
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Windows

Single glazed

Very Poor
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.21 W/m?K

Good
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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas - this is for backwards compatibility only and should not be used

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets

Very Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayCO3 9AS

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

Stanway Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayCO3 0RH

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Home Farm Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayCO3 4JL

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Outstanding

The Stanway School

Secondary
📍0.4 miles awayCO3 0QA

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayCO3 9BE

Last inspected: Jan 2014

Outstanding

Stanway Fiveways Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayCO3 0QG

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Good

Lakelands Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayCO3 8AJ

Last inspected: May 2023

Outstanding

Prettygate Infant School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayCO3 4PH

Last inspected: Oct 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: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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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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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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