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63 Ranger Walk

CO2 8BY

COLCHESTER

Current

C

69

Potential

C

78

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached flat is located in COLCHESTER, CO2 8BY. The property offers 53mยฒ (570 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. The property holds an EPC rating of C (69/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. 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 ยฃ693, comprising ยฃ432 for heating, ยฃ212 for hot water, and ยฃ49 for lighting. The property produces 2.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in May 2022 for ยฃ170,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 63 Ranger Walk Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 69/100, this COLCHESTER property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of ยฃ693 are approximately ยฃ1107 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. With 53mยฒ of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87mยฒ. At 2.4 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 CO2 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property69
Average60
+15% better
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vs COLCHESTER

This property69
Average63
+10% better
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vs CO2

This property69
Average64
+8% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 69/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ13/year more than the COLCHESTER average

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
C69-80
Current
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

C(69 points)

Potential Rating

C(78 points)

Based on assessment dated 8 Mar 2022

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Property Information

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Full Address

63 Ranger Walk

CO2 8BY

COLCHESTER

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Property Type

Flat

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1983-1990

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Floor Area

53.0 mยฒ

3.0 total rooms

3.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

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Efficiency Score

69 / 100

Potential: 78

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

2.4 tonnes/year

46 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

272 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

8 Mar 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 ยฃ248 below the COLCHESTER average, offering good value. The CO2 postcode district contains over 14800 registered properties.

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Property Sale History

ยฃ170,000

23 May 2022

Type: Flat

โ†—+ยฃ36,000(+26.9%)

vs previous sale

ยฃ134,000

1 November 2019

Type: Flat

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 26.9% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Room heaters, electric

ยฃ432.0/yr

Save ยฃ141/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ212.0/yr

Save ยฃ51/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

ยฃ49.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

(another dwelling above)

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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

(another dwelling below)

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Heating System

Room heaters, electric

Very Poor
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Main Fuel

electricity (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

Kendall Church of England Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขCO1 2HH

Last inspected: Jun 2023

โœ“Good

Old Heath Community Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขCO2 8DD

Last inspected: Dec 2021

โœ“Good

Monkwick Infant and Nursery School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขCO2 8NN

Last inspected: Jun 2019

โœ“Good

St. George's School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขCO2 7RU

Last inspected: Nov 2017

โœ“Good

Monkwick Junior School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขCO2 8NN

Last inspected: Jun 2022

โœ“Good

The Thomas Lord Audley School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขCO2 8NJ

Last inspected: Feb 2020

โœ“Good

Cherry Tree Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.2 miles awayโ€ขCO2 0BG

Last inspected: Feb 2022

โœ“Good

St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.2 miles awayโ€ขCO1 2QB
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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

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

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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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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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