Energy Performance Certificate
70 Colchester Road
CM9 8DG
GREAT TOTHAM
Current
B
88
Potential
A
92
At a Glance
About This Property
This detached house is located in GREAT TOTHAM, CM9 8DG. The property offers 287m² (3089 sq ft) of generously-sized living space. With an EPC rating of B (88/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (92/100). This property benefits from a air source heat pump system, which can deliver 3-4 units of heat for every unit of electricity used. Heat pumps are eligible for the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, making them increasingly popular for UK homes seeking to reduce carbon emissions. Estimated annual energy costs are £912, comprising £590 for heating, £183 for hot water, and £139 for lighting. The property produces 2.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in July 2022 for £975,000, with 3 recorded sales in our database.
How Does 70 Colchester Road Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 88/100, this GREAT TOTHAM property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £912 are approximately £888 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 287m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). 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 CM9 postcode district.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs GREAT TOTHAM
vs CM9
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 88/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 15% nationally
Energy Costs: £55/year more than the GREAT TOTHAM average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 1 Feb 2022
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Property Information
Full Address
70 Colchester Road
CM9 8DG
GREAT TOTHAM
Property Type
House
Detached
Construction Age
2022
Floor Area
287.0 m²
NaN total rooms
NaN heated
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
88 / 100
Potential: 92
CO₂ Emissions
2.4 tonnes/year
8 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
50 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
1 Feb 2022
new dwelling
About GREAT TOTHAM
GREAT TOTHAM is situated in Essex, East of England. Properties in GREAT TOTHAM have an average EPC rating of D (score 56/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £267 below the GREAT TOTHAM average, offering good value. The CM9 postcode district contains over 11600 registered properties.
Location & Nearby Area
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Property Sale History
£975,000
21 July 2022
Type: Detached
vs previous sale
£211,000
20 October 2020
Type: O
vs previous sale
£280,000
26 April 2017
Type: O
Market Insights: This property has sold 3 times since 2015. Value has increased by 248.2% over this period.
Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Air source heat pump, Underfloor heating and radiators, pipes in screed above insulation, electric
£590.0/yr
Hot Water
£183.0/yr
Lighting
100.0% low energy
£139.0/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Average thermal transmittance 0.23 W/m-¦K
Roof
Average thermal transmittance 0.16 W/m-¦K
Windows
High performance glazing
Floor
Average thermal transmittance 0.13 W/m-¦K
Heating System
Air source heat pump, Underfloor heating and radiators, pipes in screed above insulation, electric
Main Fuel
Electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
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View UK Property Insights →Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
Great Totham Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Apr 2023
Tiptree Heath Primary School
PrimarySt Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jan 2019
Baynards Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Oct 2021
Milldene Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: May 2022
Thurstable School Sports College and Sixth Form Centre
SecondaryLast inspected: Sept 2022
Howbridge Church of England Junior School
PrimaryLast inspected: Dec 2019
Heybridge Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jan 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: 483 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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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.