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Energy Performance Certificate

10 Blackwater Close

SG1 4GZ

Stevenage

Current

A

94

Potential

A

94

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in Stevenage, SG1 4GZ. The property offers 94m² (1012 sq ft) of good-sized living space. With an EPC rating of A (94/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. The property benefits from a highly efficient gas central heating system, likely a modern condensing boiler achieving 90%+ efficiency. Estimated annual energy costs are £479, comprising £275 for heating, £148 for hot water, and £56 for lighting. The property produces 0.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home. The property last sold in July 2024 for £455,000.

How Does 10 Blackwater Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 94/100, this Stevenage property is outstanding, placing it in the top 3% of UK homes. Annual energy costs of £479 are approximately £1321 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. The 94m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². CO2 emissions of 0.9 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the SG1 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property94
Average60
+57% better
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vs Stevenage

This property94
Average80
+18% better
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vs SG1

This property94
Average64
+47% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 94/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 97% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 3% nationally

Energy Costs: £45/year more than the Stevenage average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

A(94 points)

Potential Rating

A(94 points)

Based on assessment dated 25 Jun 2024

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Property Information

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Full Address

10 Blackwater Close

SG1 4GZ

Stevenage

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

2022

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Floor Area

94.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling for which the intended tenure in not known. It is not to be used for an existing dwelling

Efficiency Score

94 / 100

Potential: 94

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CO₂ Emissions

0.9 tonnes/year

9 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

48 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

25 Jun 2024

new dwelling

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About Stevenage

Stevenage is situated in Hertfordshire, East of England. Properties in Stevenage have an average EPC rating of C (score 80/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. The SG1 postcode district contains over 19700 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£455,000

25 July 2024

Type: Semi-Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£275.0/yr

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Hot Water

£148.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£56.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.24 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.09 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.11 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Very Good

Main Fuel

Gas: mains gas

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Lighting

Excelent lighting efficiency

Very Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awaySG1 4AE

Last inspected: May 2018

Good

Graveley Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awaySG4 7LJ

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Almond Hill Junior School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awaySG1 3RP

Last inspected: May 2021

Good

Barclay Academy

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awaySG1 3RB

Last inspected: Apr 2023

Good

The Thomas Alleyne Academy

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awaySG1 3BE

Last inspected: Oct 2019

Good

Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awaySG1 3PS

Last inspected: May 2013

Outstanding

Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School

Primary
📍1 miles awaySG1 5JD

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

The Giles Infant and Nursery School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awaySG1 4JQ

Last inspected: Feb 2023

Good

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
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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

Above Average130 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has slightly above average crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

59 incidents (45%)

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Anti-social behaviour

26 incidents (20%)

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Public order

13 incidents (10%)

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Theft

10 incidents (8%)

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Criminal damage

7 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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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.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

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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