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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

Redcroft, East End

SS4 2EF

ROCHFORD

Current

F

34

Potential

E

40

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£4,278

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£3,765

potential per year

This property costs approximately £2,478 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £513 annually.

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

Off the cost of an air source heat pump. Available now — limited places.

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🏠 ECO4 Scheme

Free

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a E rating — saving up to £513 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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FA
32,500
Property Value Boost
Investment
£23,500
Payback
~12 yrs
Current Costs
£4,278/yr
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£19,130 over 10 years

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Cavity Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Very Poor. Cavity fill is quick and cost-effective.

Save £250/yrPayback: ~8 years+4 EPC points
£2,000
Cost
2
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Solar Panels + Battery

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Save £1000/yrPayback: ~11 years+7 EPC points
£11,000
Cost
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Air Source Heat Pump

Ultra-efficient heating with £7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

Save £513/yrPayback: ~7 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
4
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Double Glazing

Your windows are rated Very Poor. Modern A-rated double glazing reduces drafts and heat loss.

Save £150/yrPayback: ~47 years+2 EPC points
£7,000
Cost

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached house is located in ROCHFORD, SS4 2EF. The property offers 361.94m² (3896 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 9 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. Currently rated F (34/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a E rating (40/100). 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. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. Single glazing is a significant source of heat loss, accounting for up to 25% of a home's heat escaping through windows. Upgrading to double glazing typically costs £400-£600 per window but improves thermal comfort and can reduce noise by up to 30dB. Estimated annual energy costs are £4278, comprising £3900 for heating, £188 for hot water, and £190 for lighting. The property produces 28.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

📊 Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
C69-80
D55-68
E39-54
Potential
F21-38
Current
G1-20

Current Rating

F(34 points)

Achievable Rating

E(40 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 28 Apr 2011

What's Causing the Poor Energy Rating?

The EPC assessor rated each element of this property. Poor and average ratings are the biggest opportunities for improvement.

🧱 Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average

🪟 Windows

Single glazed

Very Poor

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, oil

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Average

💡 Lighting

13.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 13% of fixed outlets

Poor

Property Information

📍

Full Address

Redcroft

East End

SS4 2EF

ROCHFORD

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Property Type

House

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

361.94

9.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

28.0 tonnes/year

84 kg/m²

📊

Energy Consumption

322 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in ROCHFORD

ROCHFORD properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (SS4) that have undergone improvement works have seen significant increases in EPC ratings and corresponding reductions in energy bills.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, oil

£3900 /yr

Save £403/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£188 /yr

Save £22/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

13.0% low energy

£190 /yr

Save £88/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Barling Magna Primary Academy

Primary
📍1.9 miles awaySS3 0LN

Last inspected: Oct 2019

Good

Burnham-on-Crouch Primary School

Primary
📍2.6 miles awayCM0 8LG

Last inspected: Feb 2019

Outstanding

Canewdon Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍2.7 miles awaySS4 3QA
?Not yet rated

Ormiston Rivers Academy

Secondary
📍2.9 miles awayCM0 8QB

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Stambridge Primary School

Primary
📍2.9 miles awaySS4 2AP

Last inspected: Jan 2018

Good

Great Wakering Primary Academy

Primary
📍3 miles awaySS3 0EJ

Last inspected: Oct 2019

Good

St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Burnham-on-Crouch

Primary
📍3 miles awayCM0 8LZ

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Good

Friars Primary School and Nursery

Primary
📍4 miles awaySS3 9XX

Last inspected: Jul 2019

Good

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: 377 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:377 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
⬆️

Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:151 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

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.

Data Sources: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Police.uk crime statistics.

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