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10 Cranborne Gardens

AL7 3NF

WELWYN GARDEN CITY

Current

C

73

Potential

B

89

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL7 3NF. The property offers 63m² (678 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (73/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (89/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1153, comprising £747 for heating, £302 for hot water, and £104 for lighting. The property produces 2.1 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 10 Cranborne Gardens Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 73/100, this WELWYN GARDEN CITY property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £1153 are approximately £647 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. CO2 emissions of 2.1 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 AL7 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 WELWYN GARDEN CITY

This property73
Average65
+12% better
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vs AL7

This property73
Average65
+12% 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: £584/year more than the WELWYN GARDEN CITY average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(73 points)

Potential Rating

B(89 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 20 Jul 2023

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Property Information

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Full Address

10 Cranborne Gardens

AL7 3NF

WELWYN GARDEN CITY

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1930-1949

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Floor Area

63.0

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (social)

Efficiency Score

73 / 100

Potential: 89

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CO₂ Emissions

2.1 tonnes/year

33 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

190 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

20 Jul 2023

rental

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About WELWYN GARDEN CITY

WELWYN GARDEN CITY is situated in Hertfordshire, East of England. Properties in WELWYN GARDEN CITY have an average EPC rating of D (score 65/100). The AL7 postcode district contains over 13600 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the WELWYN GARDEN CITY area.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£747.0/yr

Save £61/yr

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Hot Water

£302.0/yr

Save £116/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£104.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Average
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Roof

Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Suspended, 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 all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Holwell Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayAL7 3RP

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayAL7 3JP

Last inspected: Mar 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Peartree Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayAL7 3XW
?Not yet rated

Our Lady Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayAL7 3TF

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

Panshanger Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayAL7 1QY

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Ridgeway Academy

Secondary
📍0.7 miles awayAL7 2AF

Last inspected: Jan 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Creswick Primary & Nursery School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayAL7 4FL

Last inspected: Dec 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Watchlytes Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayAL7 2AZ
?Not yet rated

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

Higher Crime362 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

101 incidents (28%)

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Anti-social behaviour

96 incidents (27%)

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Shoplifting

53 incidents (15%)

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Criminal damage

26 incidents (7%)

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Theft

19 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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