Energy Performance Certificate
Longreach, The Common
CM3 8AQ
CHELMSFORD
Current
C
77
Potential
B
81
At a Glance
About This Property
This detached house is located in CHELMSFORD, CM3 8AQ. The property offers 280m² (3014 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 9 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. The property holds an EPC rating of C (77/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (81/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1284, comprising £993 for heating, £133 for hot water, and £158 for lighting. The property produces 6.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home.
How Does Longreach Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 77/100, this CHELMSFORD property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £1284 are approximately £516 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 280m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²).
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.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs CHELMSFORD
vs CM3
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 77/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 40% nationally
Energy Costs: £592/year more than the CHELMSFORD average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 19 May 2023
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Property Information
Full Address
Longreach
The Common
East Hanningfield
CM3 8AQ
CHELMSFORD
Property Type
House
Detached
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1950-1966
Floor Area
280.0 m²
9.0 total rooms
9.0 heated
Tenure
Owner-occupied
Efficiency Score
77 / 100
Potential: 81
CO₂ Emissions
6.2 tonnes/year
22 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
126 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
19 May 2023
marketed sale
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. Heating costs are £301 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The CM3 postcode district contains over 16500 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the CHELMSFORD area.
Location & Nearby Area
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Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
£993.0/yr
Hot Water
£133.0/yr
Lighting
95.0% low energy
£158.0/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Windows
Fully double glazed
Floor
Solid, no insulation (assumed)
Heating System
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Main Fuel
mains gas (not community)
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 95% of fixed outlets
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View UK Property Insights →Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
East Hanningfield Church of England Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Mar 2019
Priory Primary School, Bicknacre
PrimaryLast inspected: Jun 2023
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
PrimaryDanbury Park Community Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Nov 2013
St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury
PrimaryLast inspected: Sept 2023
St Peters Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, West Hanningfield
PrimaryLast inspected: Jan 2023
The Sandon School
SecondaryLast inspected: Mar 2018
Baddow Hall Junior School
PrimaryLast inspected: Oct 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: 165 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.