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44 Enville Way, Highwoods

CO4 9UQ

COLCHESTER

Current

D

62

Potential

B

90

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in COLCHESTER, CO4 9UQ. 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 (62/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (90/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. Double glazing is installed, though the efficiency rating suggests older units. Modern low-E double glazing can be up to 40% more efficient than units installed before 2002. Estimated annual energy costs are £1548, comprising £968 for heating, £476 for hot water, and £104 for lighting. The property produces 3.1 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. For landlords: This rental property with a D rating is positioned above the current minimum standard. With proposed changes to require a C rating by 2028, modest improvements now could future-proof your compliance.

How Does 44 Enville Way Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 62/100, this COLCHESTER property is around the national average for UK homes. At £1548 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. With 56m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². At 3.1 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 CO4 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property62
Average60
+3% better
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vs COLCHESTER

This property62
Average63
-2% below
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vs CO4

This property62
Average65
-5% below

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 62/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £868/year more than the COLCHESTER average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(62 points)

Potential Rating

B(90 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 25 May 2023

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Property Information

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Full Address

44 Enville Way

Highwoods

CO4 9UQ

COLCHESTER

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1983-1990

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Floor Area

56.0

3.0 total rooms

3.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (private)

Efficiency Score

62 / 100

Potential: 90

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CO₂ Emissions

3.1 tonnes/year

54 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

308 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

25 May 2023

rental

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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). Heating costs are £288 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The CO4 postcode district contains over 17700 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

£968.0/yr

Save £350/yr

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Hot Water

£476.0/yr

Save £322/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£104.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, 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

The Gilberd School

Secondary
📍0.1 miles awayCO4 9PU

Last inspected: Nov 2018

Outstanding

Brinkley Grove Primary School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayCO4 9GF

Last inspected: May 2019

Good

The Trinity School

Secondary
📍0.1 miles awayCO4 6ED
?Not yet rated

Highwoods Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayCO4 9SN

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayCO4 0HH

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

Camulos Academy

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayCO4 6AL

Last inspected: Jul 2019

Good

Friars Grove Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayCO4 0PZ

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

Queen Boudica Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayCO4 5XT

Last inspected: Mar 2023

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: 423 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:423 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:169 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

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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.

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