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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

1, Codicote Road

AL6 9LY

WELWYN

Current

F

37

Potential

E

54

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,862

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,328

potential per year

This property costs approximately £62 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £534 annually.

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🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a E rating — saving up to £534 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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FA
32,500
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Investment
£22,500
Payback
~12 yrs
Current Costs
£1,862/yr
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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated Poor. Cheapest upgrade with fastest payback — top up to 270mm.

Save £200/yrPayback: ~5 years+3 EPC points
£1,000
Cost
2
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Cost
3
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Air Source Heat Pump

Ultra-efficient heating with £7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

Save £534/yrPayback: ~7 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
4
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Double Glazing

Your windows are rated Very Poor. Modern A-rated double glazing reduces drafts and heat loss.

Save £150/yrPayback: ~47 years+2 EPC points
£7,000
Cost

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached house is located in WELWYN, AL6 9LY. The property offers 148.67m² (1600 sq ft) of spacious living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. Currently rated F (37/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a E rating (54/100). The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. The flat roof has poor insulation. Flat roof insulation is more complex but essential for preventing heat loss and condensation issues, typically costing £1,000-£3,000 depending on access and method. Double glazing is installed, though the efficiency rating suggests older units. Modern low-E double glazing can be up to 40% more efficient than units installed before 2002. Estimated annual energy costs are £1862, comprising £1460 for heating, £244 for hot water, and £158 for lighting. The property produces 11.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(37 points)

Achievable Rating

E(54 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 18 Jan 2010

What's Causing the Poor Energy Rating?

The EPC assessor rated each element of this property. Poor and average ratings are the biggest opportunities for improvement.

🧱 Walls

Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)

Average

🏗️ Roof

Flat, limited insulation (assumed)

Poor

🪟 Windows

Some double glazing

Very Poor

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Warm air, mains gas

Good

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Poor

💡 Lighting

10.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 10% of fixed outlets

Poor

Property Information

📍

Full Address

1, Codicote Road

AL6 9LY

WELWYN

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Property Type

House

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

148.67

5.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

11.0 tonnes/year

71 kg/m²

📊

Energy Consumption

433 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in WELWYN

WELWYN properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (AL6) that have undergone improvement works have seen significant increases in EPC ratings and corresponding reductions in energy bills.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Warm air, mains gas

£1460 /yr

Save £459/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£244 /yr

💡 Lighting

10.0% low energy

£158 /yr

Save £75/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayAL6 9DJ

Last inspected: Sept 2013

Outstanding

Monk's Walk School

Secondary
📍0.9 miles awayAL8 7NL

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

Oaklands Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayAL6 0PX

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

Homerswood Primary and Nursery School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayAL8 7RF

Last inspected: Jan 2019

Good

Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayAL8 7AG

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

St John's CofE Primary School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayAL6 0BX

Last inspected: Apr 2023

Good

Codicote Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awaySG4 8YL

Last inspected: Nov 2013

Outstanding

Templewood Primary School

Primary
📍1.6 miles awayAL8 7SD

Last inspected: Oct 2021

⚠️Requires improvement

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
⬇️

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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Area Safety

Very Low Crime13 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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Theft

3 incidents (23%)

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violent crime

3 incidents (23%)

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Anti-social behaviour

2 incidents (15%)

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Burglary

1 incidents (8%)

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Criminal damage

1 incidents (8%)

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.

Data Sources: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Police.uk crime statistics.

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