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Energy Performance Certificate

Teko House, Spring Lane

CO6 3HJ

COLCHESTER

Current

A

96

Potential

A

99

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in COLCHESTER, CO6 3HJ. The property offers 167m² (1798 sq ft) of spacious living space. With an EPC rating of A (96/100), 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 £669, comprising £347 for heating, £238 for hot water, and £84 for lighting. The property produces 0.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.

How Does Teko House Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 96/100, this COLCHESTER property is outstanding, placing it in the top 3% of UK homes. Annual energy costs of £669 are approximately £1131 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 167m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). CO2 emissions of 0.3 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 CO6 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property96
Average60
+60% better
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vs COLCHESTER

This property96
Average63
+52% better
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vs CO6

This property96
Average57
+68% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 96/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 97% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 3% nationally

Energy Costs: £11/year less than the COLCHESTER average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

A(96 points)

Potential Rating

A(99 points)

Based on assessment dated 27 Jun 2017

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Property Information

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Full Address

Teko House

Spring Lane

West Bergholt

CO6 3HJ

COLCHESTER

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

NO DATA!

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Floor Area

167.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

unknown

Efficiency Score

96 / 100

Potential: 99

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CO₂ Emissions

0.3 tonnes/year

2 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

10 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

27 Jun 2017

new dwelling

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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. Heating costs are £333 below the COLCHESTER average, offering good value. The CO6 postcode district contains over 8800 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Air source heat pump, Underfloor heating, pipes in screed above insulation, electric

£347.0/yr

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Hot Water

£238.0/yr

Save £104/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£84.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.09 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.17 W/m-¦K

Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.20 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Heating System

Air source heat pump, Underfloor heating, pipes in screed above insulation, electric

Very Good

Main Fuel

Electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff

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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

Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayCO6 3JF

Last inspected: Sept 2018

Good

Braiswick Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayCO4 5QJ

Last inspected: Jul 2018

Good

Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils

Primary
📍1.6 miles awayCO3 9AS

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.6 miles awayCO6 4AT

Last inspected: Mar 2020

Good

Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham

Primary
📍1.7 miles awayCO3 9UE
?Not yet rated

Home Farm Primary School

Primary
📍1.7 miles awayCO3 4JL

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Outstanding

Stanway Primary School

Primary
📍1.8 miles awayCO3 0RH

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester

Primary
📍1.9 miles awayCO3 9BE

Last inspected: Jan 2014

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: 351 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:351 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:140 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. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

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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