Energy Performance Certificate
Sunset House, Nayland Road
CO6 4PU
COLCHESTER
Current
A
103
Potential
A
103
At a Glance
About This Property
This detached house is located in COLCHESTER, CO6 4PU. The property offers 480m² (5167 sq ft) of generously-sized living space. With an EPC rating of A (103/100), 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. Estimated annual energy costs are £1883, comprising £1561 for heating, £147 for hot water, and £175 for lighting.
How Does Sunset House Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 103/100, this COLCHESTER property is outstanding, placing it in the top 3% of UK homes. Annual energy costs of £1883 are close to the UK average. At 480m², 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 103/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 97% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 3% nationally
Energy Costs: £1203/year more than the COLCHESTER average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
Based on assessment dated 27 Mar 2020
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Property Information
Full Address
Sunset House
Nayland Road
Leavenheath
CO6 4PU
COLCHESTER
Property Type
House
Detached
Construction Age
NO DATA!
Floor Area
480.0 m²
NaN total rooms
NaN heated
Tenure
owner-occupied
Efficiency Score
103 / 100
Potential: 103
CO₂ Emissions
-2.0 tonnes/year
-4 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
-25 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
27 Mar 2020
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 £881 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
Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric
£1561.0/yr
Hot Water
£147.0/yr
Lighting
100.0% low energy
£175.0/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Average thermal transmittance 0.25 W/m-¦K
Roof
Average thermal transmittance 0.16 W/m-¦K
Windows
High performance glazing
Floor
Average thermal transmittance 0.13 W/m-¦K
Heating System
Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric
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
Nayland Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Oct 2019
Stoke-by-Nayland Church of England Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Sept 2023
Boxford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Apr 2012
Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Feb 2023
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: 207 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.