Energy Performance Certificate
Willow View Cottage, Layer Road
CO5 7NH
Colchester
Current
B
86
Potential
B
88
At a Glance
About This Property
This detached house is located in Colchester, CO5 7NH. The property offers 496m² (5339 sq ft) of generously-sized living space. With an EPC rating of B (86/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. Estimated annual energy costs are £1351, comprising £1043 for heating, £114 for hot water, and £194 for lighting. The property produces 6.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home.
How Does Willow View Cottage Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 86/100, this Colchester property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. At £1351 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. At 496m², 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 CO5 postcode district.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs Colchester
vs CO5
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 86/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 15% nationally
Energy Costs: £940/year more than the Colchester average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
Based on assessment dated 16 Sept 2022
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Property Information
Full Address
Willow View Cottage
Layer Road
Abberton
CO5 7NH
Colchester
Property Type
House
Detached
Construction Age
2022
Floor Area
496.0 m²
NaN total rooms
NaN heated
Tenure
Owner-occupied
Efficiency Score
86 / 100
Potential: 88
CO₂ Emissions
6.6 tonnes/year
13 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
75 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
16 Sept 2022
new dwelling
About Colchester
Colchester is situated in Essex, East of England. Properties in Colchester have an average EPC rating of C (score 80/100). Heating costs are £632 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The CO5 postcode district contains over 9800 registered properties.
Location & Nearby Area
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Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas
£1043.0/yr
Hot Water
£114.0/yr
Lighting
100.0% low energy
£194.0/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Average thermal transmittance 0.13 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
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
Langenhoe Community Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jan 2023
Cherry Tree Academy
PrimaryLast inspected: Feb 2022
Fingringhoe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jun 2023
St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rowhedge
PrimaryLast inspected: Feb 2019
Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Feb 2023
Monkwick Junior School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jun 2022
Monkwick Infant and Nursery School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jun 2019
The Thomas Lord Audley School
SecondaryLast inspected: Feb 2020
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: 485 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.