Energy Performance Certificate
7, Old Mill Chase, Wethersfield
CM7 4EB
BRAINTREE
Current
C
79
Potential
C
79
At a Glance
About This Property
This detached house is located in BRAINTREE, CM7 4EB. The property offers 139m² (1496 sq ft) of spacious living space. The property holds an EPC rating of C (79/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. Heating is provided by oil-fired central heating. While effective, oil prices can be volatile and the system produces higher carbon emissions than gas or heat pumps. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £773, comprising £559 for heating, £150 for hot water, and £64 for lighting. The property produces 3.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.
How Does 7, Old Mill Chase Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 79/100, this BRAINTREE property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £773 are approximately £1027 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 139m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 3.5 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 79/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 40% nationally
Energy Costs: £92/year more than the BRAINTREE average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
Based on assessment dated 16 May 2013
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Property Information
Full Address
7, Old Mill Chase
Wethersfield
CM7 4EB
BRAINTREE
Property Type
House
Detached
Construction Age
NO DATA!
Floor Area
139.0 m²
NaN total rooms
NaN heated
Tenure
NO DATA!
Efficiency Score
79 / 100
Potential: 79
CO₂ Emissions
3.5 tonnes/year
25 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
112 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
16 May 2013
new dwelling
About BRAINTREE
BRAINTREE is situated in Essex, East of England. Properties in BRAINTREE have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. The CM7 postcode district contains over 17300 registered properties.
Location & Nearby Area
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Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Boiler and radiators, oil
£559.0/yr
Hot Water
£150.0/yr
Lighting
NaN% low energy
£64.0/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Average thermal transmittance 0.25 W/m?K
Roof
Average thermal transmittance 0.17 W/m?K
Windows
Fully double glazed
Floor
Average thermal transmittance 0.18 W/m?K
Heating System
Boiler and radiators, oil
Main Fuel
oil - this is for backwards compatibility only and should not be used
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
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View UK Property Insights →Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
Wethersfield CofE VC Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Feb 2018
Finchingfield St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy
PrimaryGreat Bardfield Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Feb 2022
Shalford Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Sept 2019
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield
PrimaryLast inspected: Nov 2022
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Sible Hedingham
PrimaryLast inspected: Jan 2019
Bocking Primary School
PrimaryGosfield Community Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Mar 2023
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: 165 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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Area Safety
The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences very low crime levels
Most Common Incidents
April 2026violent crime
3 incidents (43%)
Burglary
1 incidents (14%)
Criminal damage
1 incidents (14%)
Drugs
1 incidents (14%)
Public order
1 incidents (14%)
About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.
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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.