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1, The Ridgeway, Cuffley

EN6 4AY

POTTERS BAR

Current

C

73

Potential

C

78

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in POTTERS BAR, EN6 4AY. The property offers 446m² (4801 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 12 habitable rooms. It is a 1990s-era home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (73/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The property has modern timber frame or system-built walls, which typically offer good insulation properties when properly maintained. The roof space has been converted to living space, with insulation between the rafters. 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 £2112, comprising £1768 for heating, £132 for hot water, and £212 for lighting. The property produces 11.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.

How Does 1, The Ridgeway Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 73/100, this POTTERS BAR property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £2112 are close to the UK average. At 446m², 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 EN6 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property73
Average60
+22% better
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vs POTTERS BAR

This property73
Average60
+22% better
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vs EN6

This property73
Average59
+24% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 73/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £1271/year more than the POTTERS BAR average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(73 points)

Potential Rating

C(78 points)

Based on assessment dated 21 Feb 2013

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Property Information

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Full Address

1, The Ridgeway

Cuffley

EN6 4AY

POTTERS BAR

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1991-1995

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Floor Area

446.0

12.0 total rooms

12.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

73 / 100

Potential: 78

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CO₂ Emissions

11.0 tonnes/year

24 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

127 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

21 Feb 2013

marketed sale

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About POTTERS BAR

POTTERS BAR is situated in Hertfordshire, East of England. Properties in POTTERS BAR have an average EPC rating of D (score 60/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £927 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The EN6 postcode district contains over 9100 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1768.0/yr

Save £83/yr

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Hot Water

£132.0/yr

Save £8/yr

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Lighting

20.0% low energy

£212.0/yr

Save £94/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Roof room(s), insulated

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets

Poor
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Cuffley School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayEN6 4HN

Last inspected: Mar 2018

Good

Northaw Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayEN6 4PB

Last inspected: Dec 2018

Good

Ponsbourne St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awaySG13 8RA

Last inspected: Oct 2019

Good

Goffs Oak Primary & Nursery School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayEN7 5NS

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Woodside Primary School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayEN7 5JS
?Not yet rated

Oakmere Primary School

Primary
📍2.1 miles awayEN6 5NP

Last inspected: Oct 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Little Heath Primary School

Primary
📍2.2 miles awayEN6 1JW

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

Mount Grace School

Secondary
📍2.6 miles awayEN6 1EZ

Last inspected: Nov 2022

⚠️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: 333 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:333 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:50 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

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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.

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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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