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Energy Performance Certificate

Flat 2, 44-45 St Botolphs

CO2 7EA

Colchester

Current

C

76

Potential

C

76

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced flat is located in Colchester, CO2 7EA. The property offers 136m² (1464 sq ft) of spacious living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a modern property built in the 2000s. The property holds an EPC rating of C (76/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £758, comprising £534 for heating, £122 for hot water, and £102 for lighting. The property produces 3.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does Flat 2 Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 76/100, this Colchester property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £758 are approximately £1042 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 136m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 3.7 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 CO2 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property76
Average60
+27% better
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vs Colchester

This property76
Average80
-5% below
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vs CO2

This property76
Average64
+19% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 76/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £347/year more than the Colchester average

Energy Efficiency Rating

📊 Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
C69-80
Current
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

C(76 points)

Potential Rating

C(76 points)

Based on assessment dated 7 Oct 2021

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Property Information

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Full Address

Flat 2

44-45 St Botolphs

CO2 7EA

Colchester

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Property Type

Flat

End-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 2007-2011

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Floor Area

136.0

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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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

76 / 100

Potential: 76

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CO₂ Emissions

3.7 tonnes/year

27 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

153 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

7 Oct 2021

rental

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About Colchester

Colchester is situated in Essex, East of England. Properties in Colchester have an average EPC rating of C (score 80/100). The CO2 postcode district contains over 14800 registered properties. As a modern build, this property benefits from contemporary construction standards and improved energy efficiency requirements.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Community scheme

£534.0/yr

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Hot Water

£122.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£102.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Solid brick, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

(another dwelling above)

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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

(other premises below)

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Heating System

Community scheme

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (community)

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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

St John's Green Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayCO2 7HE

Last inspected: Apr 2023

Good

St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayCO1 2QB
?Not yet rated

St James' Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayCO1 2RA

Last inspected: Sept 2019

Good

St. George's School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayCO2 7RU

Last inspected: Nov 2017

Good

Colchester Royal Grammar School

Secondary
📍0.7 miles awayCO3 3ND
?Not yet rated

North Primary School and Nursery

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayCO1 1RP

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Hamilton Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayCO3 3GB

Last inspected: Nov 2014

Outstanding

St Helena School

Secondary
📍0.9 miles awayCO3 3LE

Last inspected: Dec 2017

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: 378 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:378 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:151 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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