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Energy Performance Certificate

Copper Beech, Harlow Common

CM17 9ND

HARLOW

Current

C

77

Potential

B

81

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached bungalow is located in HARLOW, CM17 9ND. The property offers 280m² (3014 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 6 habitable rooms. 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 (81/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The cavity walls have excellent insulation, contributing significantly to the property's thermal efficiency and helping maintain stable indoor temperatures year-round. The loft insulation is rated very good, meeting or exceeding the recommended 270mm depth for optimal thermal performance. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1404, comprising £1172 for heating, £122 for hot water, and £110 for lighting. The property produces 6.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home.

How Does Copper Beech Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 77/100, this HARLOW property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. At £1404 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. At 280m², 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 CM17 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 HARLOW

This property77
Average65
+18% better
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vs CM17

This property77
Average66
+17% 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: £813/year more than the HARLOW 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(81 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 2 Feb 2017

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Property Information

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Full Address

Copper Beech

Harlow Common

CM17 9ND

HARLOW

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Property Type

Bungalow

Detached

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Construction Age

INVALID!

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Floor Area

280.0

6.0 total rooms

6.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

77 / 100

Potential: 81

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CO₂ Emissions

6.5 tonnes/year

23 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

128 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

2 Feb 2017

marketed sale

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About HARLOW

HARLOW is situated in Essex, East of England. Properties in HARLOW have an average EPC rating of D (score 65/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £581 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The CM17 postcode district contains over 9600 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1172.0/yr

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Hot Water

£122.0/yr

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Lighting

99.0% low energy

£110.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Very Good
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Roof

Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation

Very Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Suspended, insulated (assumed)

NO DATA!
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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 99% of fixed outlets

Very Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Potter Street Academy

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayCM17 9EU

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

Passmores Academy

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awayCM18 6JH

Last inspected: May 2018

Good

Henry Moore Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayCM17 9LW

Last inspected: Oct 2018

Good

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayCM18 6JJ

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Pear Tree Mead Academy

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayCM18 7BY

Last inspected: Feb 2023

Good

Purford Green Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayCM18 6HP

Last inspected: Feb 2019

Good

Church Langley Community Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayCM17 9TH

Last inspected: Apr 2018

Good

Latton Green Primary Academy

Primary
📍1 miles awayCM18 7HT

Last inspected: Apr 2023

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

Superfast Broadband

Average download speed: 165 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:165 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:25 Mbps
Maximum:50 Mbps

Available Providers

BTSkyTalkTalkPlusnet

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

Above Average114 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has slightly above average crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

49 incidents (43%)

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Vehicle crime

13 incidents (11%)

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Anti-social behaviour

12 incidents (11%)

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Theft

11 incidents (10%)

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Shoplifting

9 incidents (8%)

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.

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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