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Energy Performance Certificate

Willowbrook, Coalhill

CM3 8HG

CHELMSFORD

Current

D

65

Potential

C

76

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in CHELMSFORD, CM3 8HG. The property offers 299m² (3218 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 8 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. With an EPC rating of D (65/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (76/100). 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. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £2490, comprising £2011 for heating, £288 for hot water, and £191 for lighting. The property produces 11.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.

How Does Willowbrook Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 65/100, this CHELMSFORD property is around the national average for UK homes. Energy costs of £2490 annually are £690 above the UK average. Improvements could reduce bills significantly. At 299m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). CO2 emissions of 11.0 tonnes/year are above average. Energy improvements could significantly reduce the property's carbon footprint.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the CM3 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property65
Average60
+8% better
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vs CHELMSFORD

This property65
Average63
+3% better
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vs CM3

This property65
Average59
+10% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 65/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £1798/year more than the CHELMSFORD average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(65 points)

Potential Rating

C(76 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 4 Nov 2014

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Property Information

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Full Address

Willowbrook

Coalhill

Rettendon Common

CM3 8HG

CHELMSFORD

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1976-1982

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Floor Area

299.0

8.0 total rooms

8.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

65 / 100

Potential: 76

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CO₂ Emissions

11.0 tonnes/year

38 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

157 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

4 Nov 2014

none of the above

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About CHELMSFORD

CHELMSFORD is situated in Essex, East of England. Properties in CHELMSFORD have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). Heating costs are £1319 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The CM3 postcode district contains over 16500 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

£2011.0/yr

Save £282/yr

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Hot Water

£288.0/yr

Save £162/yr

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Lighting

16.0% low energy

£191.0/yr

Save £87/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)

Average
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Roof

Pitched, insulated at rafters

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, oil

Average

Main Fuel

oil (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 16% of fixed outlets

Poor
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Luke's Park Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awaySS11 7LH
?Not yet rated

Rettendon Primary School

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayCM3 8DW

Last inspected: Apr 2023

Good

Runwell Community Primary School

Primary
📍2 miles awaySS11 7BJ

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

St Peters Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, West Hanningfield

Primary
📍2 miles awayCM2 8UQ

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

East Hanningfield Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍2.4 miles awayCM3 8AE

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

Hilltop Junior School

Primary
📍2.4 miles awaySS11 8LT

Last inspected: Jan 2022

Good

Hilltop Infant School

Primary
📍2.5 miles awaySS11 8LT
?Not yet rated

The Wickford Church of England School

Primary
📍2.5 miles awaySS11 8HE

Last inspected: Sept 2023

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

Superfast Broadband

Average download speed: 165 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:165 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:25 Mbps
Maximum:50 Mbps

Available Providers

BTSkyTalkTalkPlusnet

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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Area Safety

Very Low Crime2 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences very low crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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Drugs

1 incidents (50%)

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violent crime

1 incidents (50%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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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.

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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.

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