Energy Performance Certificate
Hunters End, School Road
CO4 5PB
COLCHESTER
Current
B
84
Potential
B
91
At a Glance
About This Property
This detached house is located in COLCHESTER, CO4 5PB. The property offers 126m² (1356 sq ft) of spacious living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. With an EPC rating of B (84/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. 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. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1326, comprising £984 for heating, £223 for hot water, and £119 for lighting. The property produces 2.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.
How Does Hunters End Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 84/100, this COLCHESTER property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. At £1326 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. The 126m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². At 2.9 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 CO4 postcode district.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs COLCHESTER
vs CO4
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 84/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 15% nationally
Energy Costs: £646/year more than the COLCHESTER average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
Based on assessment dated 28 Nov 2024
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Property Information
Full Address
Hunters End
School Road
Langham
CO4 5PB
COLCHESTER
Property Type
House
Detached
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1976-1982
Floor Area
126.0 m²
6.0 total rooms
6.0 heated
Tenure
Owner-occupied
Efficiency Score
84 / 100
Potential: 91
CO₂ Emissions
2.9 tonnes/year
23 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
43 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
28 Nov 2024
marketed sale
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. Heating costs are £304 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The CO4 postcode district contains over 17700 registered properties.
Location & Nearby Area
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Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Boiler and radiators, oil
£984.0/yr
Save £151/yr
Hot Water
£223.0/yr
Save £89/yr
Lighting
100.0% low energy
£119.0/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Roof
Pitched, limited insulation (assumed)
Windows
Fully double glazed
Floor
Solid, no insulation (assumed)
Heating System
Boiler and radiators, oil
Main Fuel
oil (not community)
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
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View UK Property Insights →Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
Langham Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Mar 2018
Boxted St Peter's Church of England School
PrimaryLast inspected: Dec 2022
Stratford St Mary Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jan 2022
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Ardleigh
PrimaryLast inspected: Oct 2022
Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Sept 2012
Brinkley Grove Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: May 2019
The Trinity School
SecondaryThe Gilberd School
SecondaryLast inspected: Nov 2018
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: 450 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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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.