Energy Performance Certificate
Collingwood Farm Cottage, Brentwood Road
RM16 3DJ
GRAYS
Current
D
63
Potential
C
78
At a Glance
About This Property
This detached house is located in GRAYS, RM16 3DJ. The property offers 257mยฒ (2766 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 8 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. With an EPC rating of D (63/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (78/100). The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ1845, comprising ยฃ1527 for heating, ยฃ182 for hot water, and ยฃ136 for lighting. The property produces 14.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.
How Does Collingwood Farm Cottage Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 63/100, this GRAYS property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of ยฃ1845 are close to the UK average. At 257mยฒ, this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87mยฒ). CO2 emissions of 14.0 tonnes/year are above average. Energy improvements could significantly reduce the property's carbon footprint.
Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the RM16 postcode district.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs GRAYS
vs RM16
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 63/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 55% nationally
Energy Costs: ยฃ1271/year more than the GRAYS average
Energy Efficiency Rating
๐ Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 11 Dec 2014
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Property Information
Full Address
Collingwood Farm Cottage
Brentwood Road
Orsett
RM16 3DJ
GRAYS
Property Type
House
Detached
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1983-1990
Floor Area
257.0 mยฒ
8.0 total rooms
8.0 heated
Tenure
owner-occupied
Efficiency Score
63 / 100
Potential: 78
COโ Emissions
14.0 tonnes/year
53 kg/mยฒ
Energy Consumption
162 kWh/mยฒ/year
Last Inspected
11 Dec 2014
FiT application
About GRAYS
GRAYS is situated in Essex, East of England. Properties in GRAYS have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). Heating costs are ยฃ953 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The RM16 postcode district contains over 11800 registered properties.
Location & Nearby Area
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Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Room heaters, coal
ยฃ1527.0/yr
Save ยฃ171/yr
Hot Water
ยฃ182.0/yr
Save ยฃ70/yr
Lighting
69.0% low energy
ยฃ136.0/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Windows
Fully double glazed
Floor
Solid, no insulation (assumed)
Heating System
Room heaters, coal
Main Fuel
house coal (not community)
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 69% of fixed outlets
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View UK Property Insights โNearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
St Clere's School
SecondaryLast inspected: Nov 2018
Orsett Church of England Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Dec 2021
Herringham Primary Academy
PrimaryLast inspected: May 2022
Stanford-Le-Hope Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Nov 2022
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Mar 2023
Horndon-On-the-Hill CofE Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Sept 2023
East Tilbury Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Feb 2020
Chadwell St Mary Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: May 2019
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: 500 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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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.