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6 Packe Close, Feering

CO5 9LP

COLCHESTER

Current

C

72

Potential

B

87

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in COLCHESTER, CO5 9LP. The property offers 83m² (893 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. The property holds an EPC rating of C (72/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (87/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The loft insulation is rated very good, meeting or exceeding the recommended 270mm depth for optimal thermal performance. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £642, comprising £406 for heating, £121 for hot water, and £115 for lighting. The property produces 2.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in November 2022 for £375,000.

How Does 6 Packe Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 72/100, this COLCHESTER property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £642 are approximately £1158 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 2.7 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 CO5 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property72
Average60
+20% better
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vs COLCHESTER

This property72
Average63
+14% better
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vs CO5

This property72
Average60
+20% better

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: £38/year less than the COLCHESTER average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(72 points)

Potential Rating

B(87 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 10 Aug 2022

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Property Information

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Full Address

6 Packe Close

Feering

CO5 9LP

COLCHESTER

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1967-1975

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Floor Area

83.0

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

72 / 100

Potential: 87

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CO₂ Emissions

2.7 tonnes/year

32 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

184 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

10 Aug 2022

marketed sale

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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 £274 below the COLCHESTER average, offering good value. The CO5 postcode district contains over 9800 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£375,000

11 November 2022

Type: Semi-Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£406.0/yr

Save £29/yr

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Hot Water

£121.0/yr

Save £44/yr

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Lighting

41.0% low energy

£115.0/yr

Save £43/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Average
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Roof

Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation

Very Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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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 41% of fixed outlets

Average
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Feering Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayCO5 9QB

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayCO5 9DS

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Outstanding

Messing Primary School

Primary
📍1.7 miles awayCO5 9TH

Last inspected: Sept 2018

Good

Baynards Primary School

Primary
📍2.1 miles awayCO5 0ND

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Coggeshall

Primary
📍2.2 miles awayCO6 1YU

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Thurstable School Sports College and Sixth Form Centre

Secondary
📍2.3 miles awayCO5 0EW

Last inspected: Sept 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

The Honywood Community Science School

Secondary
📍2.5 miles awayCO6 1PZ

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Good

Milldene Primary School

Primary
📍2.5 miles awayCO5 0EF

Last inspected: May 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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