Energy Performance Certificate
46 Penguin Parade
CO3 8BU
COLCHESTER
Current
B
83
Potential
A
97
At a Glance
About This Property
This semi-detached house is located in COLCHESTER, CO3 8BU. The property offers 58m² (624 sq ft) of modest-sized living space. With an EPC rating of B (83/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (97/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. Estimated annual energy costs are £292, comprising £179 for heating, £60 for hot water, and £53 for lighting. The property produces 0.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home. The property last sold in May 2024 for £300,000, with 3 recorded sales in our database.
How Does 46 Penguin Parade Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 83/100, this COLCHESTER property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £292 are approximately £1508 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. With 58m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². CO2 emissions of 0.9 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 CO3 postcode district.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs COLCHESTER
vs CO3
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 83/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 15% nationally
Energy Costs: £388/year less than the COLCHESTER average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 29 Jul 2021
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Property Information
Full Address
46 Penguin Parade
CO3 8BU
COLCHESTER
Property Type
House
Semi-Detached
Construction Age
2019
Floor Area
58.0 m²
NaN total rooms
NaN heated
Tenure
Owner-occupied
Efficiency Score
83 / 100
Potential: 97
CO₂ Emissions
0.9 tonnes/year
16 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
92 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
29 Jul 2021
marketed sale
About COLCHESTER
COLCHESTER is situated in Essex, East of England. Properties in COLCHESTER have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £501 below the COLCHESTER average, offering good value. The CO3 postcode district contains over 10800 registered properties.
Location & Nearby Area
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Property Sale History
£300,000
3 May 2024
Type: Semi-Detached
vs previous sale
£300,000
3 May 2024
Type: Semi-Detached
vs previous sale
£270,000
31 August 2021
Type: Semi-Detached
Market Insights: This property has sold 3 times since 2015. Value has increased by 11.1% over this period.
Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
£179.0/yr
Hot Water
£60.0/yr
Save £23/yr
Lighting
100.0% low energy
£53.0/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Average thermal transmittance 0.25 W/m-¦K
Roof
Average thermal transmittance 0.11 W/m-¦K
Windows
High performance glazing
Floor
Average thermal transmittance 0.20 W/m-¦K
Heating System
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Main Fuel
Gas: mains gas
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
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View UK Property Insights →Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
Lakelands Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: May 2023
Stanway Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Nov 2022
The Stanway School
SecondaryLast inspected: Jun 2023
Stanway Fiveways Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Dec 2022
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham
PrimaryLexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils
PrimaryLast inspected: Jul 2023
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
PrimaryLast inspected: Jan 2014
Home Farm Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Oct 2021
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: 493 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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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.