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73, Westbury Road

CM14 4JS

BRENTWOOD

Current

D

55

Potential

D

55

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in BRENTWOOD, CM14 4JS. The property offers 150.4m² (1619 sq ft) of spacious living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. With an EPC rating of D (55/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. The property benefits from a highly efficient gas central heating system, likely a modern condensing boiler achieving 90%+ efficiency. The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs £8,000-£14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Single glazing is a significant source of heat loss, accounting for up to 25% of a home's heat escaping through windows. Upgrading to double glazing typically costs £400-£600 per window but improves thermal comfort and can reduce noise by up to 30dB. Estimated annual energy costs are £1464, comprising £1262 for heating, £112 for hot water, and £90 for lighting. The property produces 6.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home. The property last sold in August 2018 for £785,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 73, Westbury Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 55/100, this BRENTWOOD property is around the national average for UK homes. At £1464 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. At 150.4m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²).

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the CM14 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property55
Average60
-8% below
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vs BRENTWOOD

This property55
Average61
-10% below
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vs CM14

This property55
Average61
-10% below

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 55/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £672/year more than the BRENTWOOD 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(55 points)

Potential Rating

D(55 points)

Based on assessment dated 15 Feb 2011

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Property Information

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Full Address

73, Westbury Road

CM14 4JS

BRENTWOOD

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

150.4

7.0 total rooms

7.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

55 / 100

Potential: 55

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CO₂ Emissions

6.7 tonnes/year

45 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

297 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

15 Feb 2011

marketed sale

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About BRENTWOOD

BRENTWOOD is situated in Essex, East of England. Properties in BRENTWOOD have an average EPC rating of D (score 61/100). Heating costs are £470 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The CM14 postcode district contains over 8900 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£785,000

31 August 2018

Type: Semi-Detached

+£30,000(+4.0%)

vs previous sale

£755,000

26 May 2016

Type: Semi-Detached

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 4.0% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1262.0/yr

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Hot Water

£112.0/yr

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Lighting

90.0% low energy

£90.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor
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Roof

Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Single glazed

Very Poor
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Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Very Good

Main Fuel

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

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 90% of fixed outlets

Very Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School

Secondary
📍0.3 miles awayCM14 4EX

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Brentwood County High School

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awayCM14 4JF

Last inspected: Jun 2022

Good

Holly Trees Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayCM14 5RY

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Becket Keys Church of England Free School

Secondary
📍0.7 miles awayCM15 9DA

Last inspected: May 2014

Outstanding

St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Primary School, Brentwood

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayCM15 9BX

Last inspected: Feb 2023

Good

St Helen's Catholic Junior School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayCM15 9BY

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

St Helen's Catholic Infant School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayCM15 9BY

Last inspected: Jul 2011

Outstanding

Hogarth Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayCM15 8BG
?Not yet rated

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: 435 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:435 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:174 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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