Energy Performance Certificate
1, Valley Rise, Wheathampstead
AL4 8JF
ST. ALBANS
Current
E
54
Potential
D
64
📅 Upcoming Regulation Change — Plan Ahead
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
Running Costs: How This Property Compares
This Property
£911
estimated per year
UK Average
£1,800
per year
After Improvements
£726
potential per year
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About This E-Rated Property
This semi-detached house is located in ST. ALBANS, AL4 8JF. The property offers 82.37m² (887 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. The property has an EPC rating of E (54/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a D rating (64/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs £8,000-£14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £911, comprising £715 for heating, £131 for hot water, and £65 for lighting. The property produces 4.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home.
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Achievable Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 18 Aug 2009
Building Elements — Improvement Opportunities
Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.
🧱 Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
🏗️ Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
🪟 Windows
Fully double glazed
📦 Floor
Solid, no insulation (assumed)
🔥 Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
🚿 Hot Water
NaN
💡 Lighting
42.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 42% of fixed outlets
Property Information
Full Address
1, Valley Rise
Wheathampstead
AL4 8JF
ST. ALBANS
Property Type
House
Semi-Detached
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1930-1949
Floor Area
82.37 m²
5.0 total rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.2 tonnes/year
Energy Consumption
353 kWh/m²/year
E-Rated Properties in ST. ALBANS
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.
Location & Nearby Area
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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential
🔥 Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
£715 /yr
Save £144/yr
🚿 Hot Water
£131 /yr
Save £17/yr
💡 Lighting
42.0% low energy
£65 /yr
Save £24/yr
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Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
Sauncey Wood Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jun 2018
High Beeches Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jun 2023
Crabtree Junior School
PrimaryCrabtree Infants' School
PrimaryKatherine Warington School
SecondarySir John Lawes School
SecondaryLast inspected: Mar 2023
Manland Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Sept 2018
The Grove Infant and Nursery School
PrimaryLast inspected: Oct 2007
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.
Broadband & Connectivity
Average download speed: 500 Mbps
Download Speed
Upload Speed
Available Providers
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.
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