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Maple Cottage, Tudwick Road

CO5 0SA

COLCHESTER

Current

B

84

Potential

B

90

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached bungalow is located in COLCHESTER, CO5 0SA. The property offers 104m² (1119 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a modern property built in the 2000s. With an EPC rating of B (84/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. This property benefits from a air source heat pump system, which can deliver 3-4 units of heat for every unit of electricity used. Heat pumps are eligible for the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, making them increasingly popular for UK homes seeking to reduce carbon emissions. 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 throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1036, comprising £675 for heating, £276 for hot water, and £85 for lighting. The property produces 1.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.

How Does Maple Cottage Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 84/100, this COLCHESTER property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £1036 are approximately £764 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. The 104m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². CO2 emissions of 1.3 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 CO5 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property84
Average60
+40% better
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vs COLCHESTER

This property84
Average63
+33% better
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vs CO5

This property84
Average60
+40% better

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: £356/year more than the COLCHESTER 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(84 points)

Potential Rating

B(90 points)

Based on assessment dated 16 Feb 2022

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Property Information

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Full Address

Maple Cottage

Tudwick Road

Tiptree

CO5 0SA

COLCHESTER

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Property Type

Bungalow

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 2007-2011

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Floor Area

104.0

6.0 total rooms

6.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

84 / 100

Potential: 90

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CO₂ Emissions

1.3 tonnes/year

12 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

72 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

16 Feb 2022

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 CO5 postcode district contains over 9800 registered properties. As a modern build, this property benefits from contemporary construction standards and improved energy efficiency requirements.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Air source heat pump, radiators, electric

£675.0/yr

Save £112/yr

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Hot Water

£276.0/yr

Save £97/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, 150 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, insulated (assumed)

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Heating System

Air source heat pump, radiators, electric

Poor

Main Fuel

electricity (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

St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayCO5 0SU

Last inspected: Jan 2019

Good

Tiptree Heath Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayCO5 0PG
?Not yet rated

Milldene Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayCO5 0EF

Last inspected: May 2022

Good

Thurstable School Sports College and Sixth Form Centre

Secondary
📍1.4 miles awayCO5 0EW

Last inspected: Sept 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Baynards Primary School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayCO5 0ND

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

Messing Primary School

Primary
📍2.2 miles awayCO5 9TH

Last inspected: Sept 2018

Good

Tolleshunt D'Arcy St Nicholas Primary Academy

Primary
📍2.6 miles awayCM9 8UB
?Not yet rated

Kelvedon St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy

Primary
📍3.4 miles awayCO5 9DS

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Outstanding

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

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 305 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:305 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:46 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.

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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.

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