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Energy Performance Certificate

7 Maponite Buildings

CO2 8JX

COLCHESTER

Current

D

68

Potential

D

68

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached flat is located in COLCHESTER, CO2 8JX. The property offers 74m² (797 sq ft) of modest-sized living space. With an EPC rating of D (68/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. The oil-fired central heating has poor efficiency. Oil boilers are more expensive to run than gas and have higher carbon emissions. Consider switching to a heat pump (eligible for £7,500 BUS grant) for significant long-term savings. Estimated annual energy costs are £902, comprising £519 for heating, £315 for hot water, and £68 for lighting. The property produces 2.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 7 Maponite Buildings Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 68/100, this COLCHESTER property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £902 are approximately £898 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. 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 property68
Average60
+13% better
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vs COLCHESTER

This property68
Average63
+8% better
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vs CO2

This property68
Average64
+6% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 68/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £222/year more than the COLCHESTER average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(68 points)

Potential Rating

D(68 points)

Based on assessment dated 7 Mar 2022

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Property Information

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Full Address

7 Maponite Buildings

CO2 8JX

COLCHESTER

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Property Type

Flat

Detached

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Construction Age

2022

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Floor Area

74.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling for which the intended tenure in not known. It is not to be used for an existing dwelling

Efficiency Score

68 / 100

Potential: 68

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CO₂ Emissions

2.4 tonnes/year

32 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

191 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

7 Mar 2022

new dwelling

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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). The CO2 postcode district contains over 14800 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, electric

£519.0/yr

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Hot Water

£315.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£68.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 1.30 W/m-¦K

Poor
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Roof

(other premises above)

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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

(other premises below)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, electric

Very Poor

Main Fuel

Electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff

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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
📍0.4 miles awayCO1 2HH

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Unity Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayCO4 3QJ

Last inspected: Mar 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

St. George's School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayCO2 7RU

Last inspected: Nov 2017

Good

Old Heath Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayCO2 8DD

Last inspected: Dec 2021

Good

Colchester Academy

Secondary
📍0.9 miles awayCO4 3JL

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayCO1 2QB
?Not yet rated

St James' Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayCO1 2RA

Last inspected: Sept 2019

Good

Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery

Primary
📍1 miles awayCO4 3JP

Last inspected: Jun 2018

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: 486 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:486 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:194 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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