Energy Performance Certificate
Spring Valley Barn, Spring Valley Lane
CO7 7FL
COLCHESTER
Current
B
84
Potential
A
102
At a Glance
About This Property
This detached house is located in COLCHESTER, CO7 7FL. The property offers 179m² (1927 sq ft) of spacious living space. With an EPC rating of B (84/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (102/100). The property uses electric storage heaters, which charge overnight on cheaper electricity tariffs. While having low installation costs, running costs are typically higher than gas central heating. A heat pump could reduce electricity use by 60-70%. Estimated annual energy costs are £656, comprising £477 for heating, £86 for hot water, and £93 for lighting. The property produces 3.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.
How Does Spring Valley Barn Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 84/100, this COLCHESTER property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £656 are approximately £1144 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 179m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 3.3 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 CO7 postcode district.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs COLCHESTER
vs CO7
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: £24/year less than the COLCHESTER average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 26 Mar 2019
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Property Information
Full Address
Spring Valley Barn
Spring Valley Lane
Ardleigh
CO7 7FL
COLCHESTER
Property Type
House
Detached
Construction Age
NO DATA!
Floor Area
179.0 m²
NaN total rooms
NaN heated
Tenure
unknown
Efficiency Score
84 / 100
Potential: 102
CO₂ Emissions
3.3 tonnes/year
18 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
138 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
26 Mar 2019
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 £203 below the COLCHESTER average, offering good value. The CO7 postcode district contains over 11900 registered properties.
Location & Nearby Area
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Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Electric storage heaters, radiators
£477.0/yr
Hot Water
£86.0/yr
Lighting
100.0% low energy
£93.0/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Average thermal transmittance 0.16 W/m-¦K
Roof
Average thermal transmittance 0.11 W/m-¦K
Windows
High performance glazing
Floor
Average thermal transmittance 0.11 W/m-¦K
Heating System
Electric storage heaters, radiators
Main Fuel
Electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
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View UK Property Insights →Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Ardleigh
PrimaryLast inspected: Oct 2022
Roach Vale Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: May 2023
Parsons Heath Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Sept 2023
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester
PrimaryLast inspected: Oct 2022
Hazelmere Junior School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jul 2022
Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery
PrimaryLast inspected: Jun 2018
Colchester Academy
SecondaryLast inspected: Mar 2023
Friars Grove Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jul 2023
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: 69 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.