Energy Performance Certificate
Highfields Farm, Highfields Lane
CO5 9BJ
COLCHESTER
Current
D
65
Potential
D
68
At a Glance
About This Property
This detached house is located in COLCHESTER, CO5 9BJ. The property offers 375m² (4036 sq ft) of generously-sized living space. With an EPC rating of D (65/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. Heating is provided by oil-fired central heating. While effective, oil prices can be volatile and the system produces higher carbon emissions than gas or heat pumps. Estimated annual energy costs are £2537, comprising £2219 for heating, £163 for hot water, and £155 for lighting. The property produces 12.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.
How Does Highfields Farm Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 65/100, this COLCHESTER property is around the national average for UK homes. Energy costs of £2537 annually are £737 above the UK average. Improvements could reduce bills significantly. At 375m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). CO2 emissions of 12.0 tonnes/year are above average. Energy improvements could significantly reduce the property's carbon footprint.
Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the CO5 postcode district.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs COLCHESTER
vs CO5
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 65/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 55% nationally
Energy Costs: £1857/year more than the COLCHESTER average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
Based on assessment dated 6 May 2015
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Property Information
Full Address
Highfields Farm
Highfields Lane
Kelvedon
CO5 9BJ
COLCHESTER
Property Type
House
Detached
Construction Age
NO DATA!
Floor Area
375.0 m²
NaN total rooms
NaN heated
Tenure
owner-occupied
Efficiency Score
65 / 100
Potential: 68
CO₂ Emissions
12.0 tonnes/year
31 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
132 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
6 May 2015
new dwelling
About COLCHESTER
COLCHESTER is situated in Essex, East of England. Properties in COLCHESTER have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). Heating costs are £1539 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The CO5 postcode district contains over 9800 registered properties.
Location & Nearby Area
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Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Boiler and underfloor heating, oil
£2219.0/yr
Hot Water
£163.0/yr
Lighting
NaN% low energy
£155.0/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Average thermal transmittance 0.57 W/m-¦K
Roof
Average thermal transmittance 0.17 W/m-¦K
Windows
High performance glazing
Floor
Average thermal transmittance 0.17 W/m-¦K
Heating System
Boiler and underfloor heating, oil
Main Fuel
oil - this is for backwards compatibility only and should not be used
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets
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View UK Property Insights →Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
PrimaryLast inspected: Dec 2022
Baynards Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Oct 2021
Feering Church of England Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Oct 2022
Thurstable School Sports College and Sixth Form Centre
SecondaryLast inspected: Sept 2022
Messing Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Sept 2018
Tiptree Heath Primary School
PrimaryMilldene Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: May 2022
St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jan 2019
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.
Broadband & Connectivity
Average download speed: 500 Mbps
Download Speed
Upload Speed
Available Providers
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.