The government has proposed raising the minimum EPC standard to C by 2028 for new rental tenancies and 2030 for all tenancies. This E-rated property would need to improve by two bands to comply. Acting now costs less and avoids deadline pressure.
Now
E
Current rating
Target (2028)
C
Minimum required
Achievable
D
With improvements
This Property
£1,413
estimated per year
UK Average
£1,800
per year
After Improvements
£1,090
potential per year
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This detached house is located in ST. ALBANS, AL4 0RN. The property offers 98m² (1055 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. The property has an EPC rating of E (44/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a D rating (57/100). 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 property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Single glazing is a significant source of heat loss, accounting for up to 25% of a home's heat escaping through windows. Upgrading to double glazing typically costs £400-£600 per window but improves thermal comfort and can reduce noise by up to 30dB. Estimated annual energy costs are £1413, comprising £1191 for heating, £110 for hot water, and £112 for lighting. The property produces 7.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home. The property last sold in January 2022 for £550,000.
Current Rating
Achievable Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 7 Jul 2021
Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.
🧱 Walls
Timber frame, as built, no insulation (assumed)
🏗️ Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
🪟 Windows
Single glazed
📦 Floor
Solid, no insulation (assumed)
🔥 Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
🚿 Hot Water
NaN
💡 Lighting
54.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 54% of fixed outlets
Full Address
1 TYTTENHANGER GREEN
TYTTENHANGER
AL4 0RN
ST. ALBANS
Property Type
House
Detached
Construction Age
England and Wales: before 1900
Floor Area
98.0 m²
4.0 total rooms
CO₂ Emissions
7.2 tonnes/year
Energy Consumption
413 kWh/m²/year
ST. ALBANS has a mix of older and newer housing stock. E-rated properties in this area typically pre-date modern insulation standards but are strong candidates for improvement — particularly insulation and heating system upgrades, which can lift ratings by two or more bands.
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🔥 Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
£1191 /yr
Save £245/yr
🚿 Hot Water
£110 /yr
Save £42/yr
💡 Lighting
54.0% low energy
£112 /yr
Save £36/yr
Improving from E to C typically adds 3–5% per band to property value.
£550,000
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Jan 2022
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Crime levels are moderate in the surrounding area (1-mile radius)
violent crime
27 incidents (36%)
Anti-social behaviour
18 incidents (24%)
Criminal damage
8 incidents (11%)
Shoplifting
5 incidents (7%)
Burglary
4 incidents (5%)
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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