Energy Performance Certificate
Orchard Farm, Locks Lane
CO6 4PF
COLCHESTER
Current
C
77
Potential
B
86
At a Glance
About This Property
This detached house is located in COLCHESTER, CO6 4PF. The property offers 402m² (4327 sq ft) of generously-sized living space. 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 (86/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. Estimated annual energy costs are £1764, comprising £1475 for heating, £115 for hot water, and £174 for lighting. The property produces 4.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home.
How Does Orchard Farm Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 77/100, this COLCHESTER property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. At £1764 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. At 402m², 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 CO6 postcode district.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs COLCHESTER
vs CO6
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: £1084/year more than the COLCHESTER average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 11 Nov 2022
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Property Information
Full Address
Orchard Farm
Locks Lane
Leavenheath
CO6 4PF
COLCHESTER
Property Type
House
Detached
Construction Age
2022
Floor Area
402.0 m²
NaN total rooms
NaN heated
Tenure
Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling for which the intended tenure in not known. It is not to be used for an existing dwelling
Efficiency Score
77 / 100
Potential: 86
CO₂ Emissions
4.7 tonnes/year
12 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
67 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
11 Nov 2022
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). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £795 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The CO6 postcode district contains over 8800 registered properties.
Location & Nearby Area
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Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas
£1475.0/yr
Hot Water
£115.0/yr
Lighting
100.0% low energy
£174.0/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Average thermal transmittance 0.21 W/m-¦K
Roof
Average thermal transmittance 0.13 W/m-¦K
Windows
High performance glazing
Floor
Average thermal transmittance 0.18 W/m-¦K
Heating System
Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas
Main Fuel
Gas: mains gas
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
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View UK Property Insights →Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
Nayland Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Oct 2019
Stoke-by-Nayland Church of England Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Sept 2023
Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Feb 2023
Boxford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Apr 2012
Thomas Gainsborough School
SecondaryLast inspected: Sept 2023
Wells Hall Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Sept 2021
Boxted St Peter's Church of England School
PrimaryLast inspected: Dec 2022
Pot Kiln Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Apr 2022
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: 294 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.