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Energy Performance Certificate

Flat 5, Nightingale Court

RM16 6DD

GRAYS

Current

B

81

Potential

B

86

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced flat is located in GRAYS, RM16 6DD. The property offers 46mยฒ (495 sq ft) of compact living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is a 1990s-era home. With an EPC rating of B (81/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. 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 ยฃ671, comprising ยฃ219 for heating, ยฃ328 for hot water, and ยฃ124 for lighting. The property produces 1.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.

How Does Flat 5 Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 81/100, this GRAYS property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of ยฃ671 are approximately ยฃ1129 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. With 46mยฒ of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87mยฒ. CO2 emissions of 1.4 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.

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.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property81
Average60
+35% better
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vs GRAYS

This property81
Average63
+29% better
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vs RM16

This property81
Average62
+31% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 81/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ97/year more than the GRAYS average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

B(81 points)

Potential Rating

B(86 points)

Based on assessment dated 24 Mar 2023

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Property Information

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Full Address

Flat 5

Nightingale Court

Fleming Road

RM16 6DD

GRAYS

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Property Type

Flat

Enclosed End-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1996-2002

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Floor Area

46.0 mยฒ

2.0 total rooms

2.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (private)

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Efficiency Score

81 / 100

Potential: 86

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

1.4 tonnes/year

30 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

179 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

24 Mar 2023

rental

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About GRAYS

GRAYS is situated in Essex, East of England. Properties in GRAYS have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are ยฃ355 below the GRAYS average, offering good value. The RM16 postcode district contains over 11800 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Room heaters, electric

ยฃ219.0/yr

Save ยฃ109/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ328.0/yr

Save ยฃ87/yr

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Lighting

67.0% low energy

ยฃ124.0/yr

Save ยฃ29/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, 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

(another dwelling 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 67% of fixed outlets

Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Warren Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.2 miles awayโ€ขRM16 6NB

Last inspected: May 2023

โœ“Good

Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขRM16 6SA

Last inspected: Sept 2018

โญOutstanding

Harris Academy Chafford Hundred

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขRM16 6SA

Last inspected: Nov 2011

โญOutstanding

Harris Primary Academy Mayflower

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขRM16 6SA

Last inspected: May 2017

โญOutstanding

Tudor Court Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1 miles awayโ€ขRM16 6PL

Last inspected: Mar 2023

โœ“Good

West Thurrock Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“1 miles awayโ€ขRM20 3HR

Last inspected: Jul 2022

โœ“Good

Somers Heath Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.1 miles awayโ€ขRM15 5LX

Last inspected: Dec 2021

โœ“Good

Belmont Castle Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.1 miles awayโ€ขRM17 5YN

Last inspected: May 2021

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

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 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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