Energy Performance Certificate
46, Aetheric Road
CM7 2NE
BRAINTREE
Current
C
72
Potential
C
72
At a Glance
About This Property
This semi-detached house is located in BRAINTREE, CM7 2NE. The property offers 94.29m² (1015 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. The property holds an EPC rating of C (72/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. The property benefits from a highly efficient gas central heating system, likely a modern condensing boiler achieving 90%+ efficiency. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. 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 £653, comprising £486 for heating, £115 for hot water, and £52 for lighting. The property produces 3.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.
How Does 46, Aetheric Road Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 72/100, this BRAINTREE property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £653 are approximately £1147 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. The 94.29m² floor area is above 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 72/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 40% nationally
Energy Costs: £28/year less than the BRAINTREE average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
Based on assessment dated 24 Oct 2009
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Property Information
Full Address
46, Aetheric Road
CM7 2NE
BRAINTREE
Property Type
House
Semi-Detached
Floor Area
94.29 m²
5.0 total rooms
5.0 heated
Tenure
rental (social)
Efficiency Score
72 / 100
Potential: 72
CO₂ Emissions
3.3 tonnes/year
35 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
211 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
24 Oct 2009
rental (social)
About BRAINTREE
BRAINTREE is situated in Essex, East of England. Properties in BRAINTREE have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). The CM7 postcode district contains over 17300 registered properties.
Location & Nearby Area
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Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
£486.0/yr
Hot Water
£115.0/yr
Lighting
90.0% low energy
£52.0/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Windows
Single glazed
Floor
Suspended, no insulation (assumed)
Heating System
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Main Fuel
mains gas - this is for backwards compatibility only and should not be used
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 90% of fixed outlets
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View UK Property Insights →Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree
PrimaryLast inspected: Feb 2019
John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery
PrimaryLast inspected: Mar 2018
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Dec 2022
Tabor Academy
SecondaryLast inspected: Sept 2023
Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School
PrimaryLast inspected: May 2022
Great Bradfords Junior School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jun 2019
John Ray Junior School
PrimaryLast inspected: Mar 2020
John Ray Infant School
PrimaryLast inspected: Nov 2019
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: 500 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.