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Flat 21 Priors Court, The Maltings

CM21 9RB

SAWBRIDGEWORTH

Current

D

61

Potential

C

78

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced flat is located in SAWBRIDGEWORTH, CM21 9RB. The property offers 40mยฒ (431 sq ft) of compact living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is a 1990s-era home. With an EPC rating of D (61/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (78/100). 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 ยฃ400-ยฃ600 per window but improves thermal comfort and can reduce noise by up to 30dB. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ550, comprising ยฃ314 for heating, ยฃ212 for hot water, and ยฃ24 for lighting. The property produces 2.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. For landlords: This rental property with a D rating is positioned above the current minimum standard. With proposed changes to require a C rating by 2028, modest improvements now could future-proof your compliance.

How Does Flat 21 Priors Court Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 61/100, this SAWBRIDGEWORTH property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of ยฃ550 are approximately ยฃ1250 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. With 40mยฒ of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87mยฒ. At 2.3 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 CM21 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property61
Average60
+2% better
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vs SAWBRIDGEWORTH

This property61
Average64
-5% below
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vs CM21

This property61
Average62
-2% below

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 61/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ139/year less than the SAWBRIDGEWORTH average

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
C69-80
Potential
D55-68
Current
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

D(61 points)

Potential Rating

C(78 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 12 Jan 2012

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Property Information

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Full Address

Flat 21 Priors Court

The Maltings

CM21 9RB

SAWBRIDGEWORTH

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Property Type

Flat

End-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1991-1995

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Floor Area

40.0 mยฒ

2.0 total rooms

2.0 heated

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Tenure

rental (private)

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Efficiency Score

61 / 100

Potential: 78

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

2.3 tonnes/year

57 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

322 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

12 Jan 2012

rental (private)

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About SAWBRIDGEWORTH

SAWBRIDGEWORTH is situated in Essex, East of England. Properties in SAWBRIDGEWORTH have an average EPC rating of D (score 64/100). Heating costs are ยฃ375 below the SAWBRIDGEWORTH average, offering good value. The CM21 postcode district contains over 3900 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Room heaters, electric

ยฃ314.0/yr

Save ยฃ121/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ212.0/yr

Save ยฃ121/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

ยฃ24.0/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

Single glazed

Very Poor
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Floor

(other premises below)

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Heating System

Room heaters, electric

Very Poor
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Main Fuel

electricity (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Double Glazing

Your windows are rated Very Poor. Modern A-rated double glazing reduces drafts and heat loss.

Save ยฃ150/yrPayback: ~47 years+2 EPC points
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Fawbert and Barnard Infants' School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขCM21 9AT

Last inspected: Apr 2009

โญOutstanding

Reedings Junior School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขCM21 9DD

Last inspected: May 2018

โœ“Good

Leventhorpe

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขCM21 9BY

Last inspected: Jan 2012

โญOutstanding

Mandeville Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขCM21 0BL

Last inspected: Feb 2023

โœ“Good

Sheering Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.2 miles awayโ€ขCM22 7LU

Last inspected: Jan 2023

โš ๏ธRequires improvement

Spellbrook CofE Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.4 miles awayโ€ขCM23 4BA

Last inspected: Nov 2021

โœ“Good

Little Hallingbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.7 miles awayโ€ขCM22 7RE

Last inspected: Jul 2019

โœ“Good

High Wych Church of England Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.8 miles awayโ€ขCM21 0JB

Last inspected: Mar 2018

โœ“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

โšกSuperfast Broadband

Average download speed: 270 Mbps

โœ“ Fibre Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:270 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:41 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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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.

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