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Energy Performance Certificate

7, Woodland Way, Edney Common

CM1 3FF

CHELMSFORD

Current

C

77

Potential

B

83

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in CHELMSFORD, CM1 3FF. The property offers 285m² (3068 sq ft) of generously-sized living space. The property holds an EPC rating of C (77/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (83/100). 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 £1316, comprising £979 for heating, £228 for hot water, and £109 for lighting. The property produces 3.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in December 2015 for £1,025,000.

How Does 7, Woodland Way Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 77/100, this CHELMSFORD property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. At £1316 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. At 285m², 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 CM1 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property77
Average60
+28% better
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vs CHELMSFORD

This property77
Average63
+22% better
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vs CM1

This property77
Average64
+20% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 77/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £624/year more than the CHELMSFORD 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(77 points)

Potential Rating

B(83 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 5 Aug 2015

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Property Information

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Full Address

7, Woodland Way

Edney Common

CM1 3FF

CHELMSFORD

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

NO DATA!

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Floor Area

285.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

unknown

Efficiency Score

77 / 100

Potential: 83

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CO₂ Emissions

3.5 tonnes/year

12 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

62 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

5 Aug 2015

new dwelling

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About CHELMSFORD

CHELMSFORD is situated in Essex, East of England. Properties in CHELMSFORD have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £287 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The CM1 postcode district contains over 24600 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£1,025,000

10 December 2015

Type: Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and underfloor heating, LPG

£979.0/yr

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Hot Water

£228.0/yr

Save £108/yr

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Lighting

NaN% low energy

£109.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.16 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.12 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.16 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Heating System

Boiler and underfloor heating, LPG

Poor

Main Fuel

LPG - this is for backwards compatibility only and should not be used

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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

Highwood Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayCM1 3QH

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Writtle Junior School

Primary
📍1.7 miles awayCM1 3HG

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

Writtle Infant School

Primary
📍1.7 miles awayCM1 3HZ

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Margaretting Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Primary
📍2 miles awayCM4 0HA

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Hylands School

Secondary
📍2.4 miles awayCM1 3ET

Last inspected: Jun 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Roxwell Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍2.6 miles awayCM1 4PE

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

Ingatestone Infant School

Primary
📍2.8 miles awayCM4 0DF

Last inspected: Nov 2011

Outstanding

Anglo European School

Secondary
📍2.8 miles awayCM4 0DJ

Last inspected: Oct 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.

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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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