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Energy Performance Certificate

Flat D, 22 Upper Park Road

CO7 0JL

COLCHESTER

Current

C

76

Potential

C

76

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached flat is located in COLCHESTER, CO7 0JL. The property offers 55m² (592 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. The property holds an EPC rating of C (76/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed, though the efficiency rating suggests older units. Modern low-E double glazing can be up to 40% more efficient than units installed before 2002. Estimated annual energy costs are £738, comprising £496 for heating, £157 for hot water, and £85 for lighting. The property produces 1.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.

How Does Flat D 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 £738 are approximately £1062 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. With 55m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². CO2 emissions of 1.6 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 CO7 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
Average63
+21% better
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vs CO7

This property76
Average60
+27% 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: £58/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 27 Mar 2024

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Property Information

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Full Address

Flat D

22 Upper Park Road

Brightlingsea

CO7 0JL

COLCHESTER

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Property Type

Flat

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1983-1990

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Floor Area

55.0

3.0 total rooms

3.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

76 / 100

Potential: 76

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CO₂ Emissions

1.6 tonnes/year

30 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

168 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

27 Mar 2024

marketed sale

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About COLCHESTER

COLCHESTER is situated in Essex, East of England. Properties in COLCHESTER have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. The CO7 postcode district contains over 11900 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

£496.0/yr

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Hot Water

£157.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£85.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

(another dwelling below)

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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 all fixed outlets

Very Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayCO7 0HU

Last inspected: Feb 2020

⚠️Requires improvement

Colne Community School and College (Secondary and 16 to 19 Provision)

Secondary
📍0.4 miles awayCO7 0QL

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Alresford Primary School

Primary
📍2.6 miles awayCO7 8AU

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

St Osyth Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍2.8 miles awayCO16 8PN

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Great Bentley Primary School

Primary
📍3.1 miles awayCO7 8LD
?Not yet rated

Millfields Primary School

Primary
📍3.8 miles awayCO7 9RD

Last inspected: Nov 2014

Outstanding

Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Primary
📍3.9 miles awayCO5 7BN

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge

Primary
📍4.4 miles awayCO5 7HR

Last inspected: Feb 2019

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

Low Crime32 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has low crime compared to national averages

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

23 incidents (72%)

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Anti-social behaviour

4 incidents (13%)

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Other crime

2 incidents (6%)

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Burglary

1 incidents (3%)

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Theft

1 incidents (3%)

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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