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Energy Performance Certificate

Foxgloves, The Ridge

CM3 4SA

CHELMSFORD

Current

B

89

Potential

B

89

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in CHELMSFORD, CM3 4SA. The property offers 273m² (2939 sq ft) of generously-sized living space. With an EPC rating of B (89/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. The property benefits from a highly efficient gas central heating system, likely a modern condensing boiler achieving 90%+ efficiency. Estimated annual energy costs are £883, comprising £602 for heating, £128 for hot water, and £153 for lighting. The property produces 2.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does Foxgloves Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 89/100, this CHELMSFORD property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £883 are approximately £917 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 273m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 2.8 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 CM3 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property89
Average60
+48% better
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vs CHELMSFORD

This property89
Average63
+41% better
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vs CM3

This property89
Average59
+51% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 89/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £191/year more than the CHELMSFORD average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

B(89 points)

Potential Rating

B(89 points)

Based on assessment dated 29 Nov 2010

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Property Information

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Full Address

Foxgloves

The Ridge

Little Baddow

CM3 4SA

CHELMSFORD

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

NO DATA!

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Floor Area

273.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

Efficiency Score

89 / 100

Potential: 89

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CO₂ Emissions

2.8 tonnes/year

10 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

67 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

29 Nov 2010

new dwelling

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About CHELMSFORD

CHELMSFORD is situated in Essex, East of England. Properties in CHELMSFORD have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. The CM3 postcode district contains over 16500 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas

£602.0/yr

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Hot Water

£128.0/yr

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Lighting

11.0% low energy

£153.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.21 W/m?K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.16 W/m?K

Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.12 W/m?K

Very Good
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Heating System

Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas

Very Good

Main Fuel

mains gas - this is for backwards compatibility only and should not be used

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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 Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayCM3 4NS

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

Danbury Park Community Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayCM3 4AB

Last inspected: Nov 2013

Outstanding

Woodham Walter Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Primary
📍1.7 miles awayCM9 6RF

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

Priory Primary School, Bicknacre

Primary
📍2.4 miles awayCM3 4ES

Last inspected: Jun 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Boreham Primary School

Primary
📍2.4 miles awayCM3 3DB

Last inspected: Nov 2021

⚠️Requires improvement

Chancellor Park Primary School, Chelmsford

Primary
📍2.8 miles awayCM2 6PT

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Outstanding

The Sandon School

Secondary
📍2.9 miles awayCM2 7AQ

Last inspected: Mar 2018

Good

Hatfield Peverel Infant and Nursery School

Primary
📍3 miles awayCM3 2RP

Last inspected: Oct 2022

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: 218 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:218 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:33 Mbps
Maximum:200 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.

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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