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Energy Performance Certificate

Willow View, Ivy Lodge Road

CO6 4EN

COLCHESTER

Current

B

84

Potential

B

84

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in COLCHESTER, CO6 4EN. The property offers 175.41m² (1888 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. 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. Estimated annual energy costs are £600, comprising £414 for heating, £116 for hot water, and £70 for lighting. The property produces 3.1 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does Willow View Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 84/100, this COLCHESTER property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £600 are approximately £1200 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 175.41m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 3.1 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 CO6 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property84
Average60
+40% better
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vs COLCHESTER

This property84
Average63
+33% better
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vs CO6

This property84
Average57
+47% better

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: £80/year less than the COLCHESTER average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

B(84 points)

Potential Rating

B(84 points)

Based on assessment dated 20 Mar 2012

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Property Information

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Full Address

Willow View

Ivy Lodge Road

Great Horkesley

CO6 4EN

COLCHESTER

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

NO DATA!

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Floor Area

175.41

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

Efficiency Score

84 / 100

Potential: 84

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CO₂ Emissions

3.1 tonnes/year

18 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

79 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

20 Mar 2012

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 £266 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

Boiler and radiators, oil

£414.0/yr

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Hot Water

£116.0/yr

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Lighting

35.0% low energy

£70.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.25 W/m?K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.12 W/m?K

Very Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.17 W/m?K

Very Good
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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, oil

Good

Main Fuel

oil - this is for backwards compatibility only and should not be used

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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

The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayCO6 4AT

Last inspected: Mar 2020

Good

Camulos Academy

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayCO4 6AL

Last inspected: Jul 2019

Good

Myland Community Primary School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayCO4 5LD

Last inspected: Feb 2020

Good

Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt

Primary
📍1.7 miles awayCO6 3JF

Last inspected: Sept 2018

Good

Braiswick Primary School

Primary
📍1.8 miles awayCO4 5QJ

Last inspected: Jul 2018

Good

Queen Boudica Primary School

Primary
📍1.8 miles awayCO4 5XT

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

The Trinity School

Secondary
📍1.8 miles awayCO4 6ED
?Not yet rated

The Gilberd School

Secondary
📍1.9 miles awayCO4 9PU

Last inspected: Nov 2018

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: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 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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