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Energy Performance Certificate

10 Valley Close

EN9 2DU

WALTHAM ABBEY

Current

C

73

Potential

B

81

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in WALTHAM ABBEY, EN9 2DU. The property offers 135m² (1453 sq ft) of spacious living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. 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 (81/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. 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 £1173, comprising £914 for heating, £141 for hot water, and £118 for lighting. The property produces 3.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 10 Valley Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 73/100, this WALTHAM ABBEY property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £1173 are approximately £627 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 135m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 3.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the EN9 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 WALTHAM ABBEY

This property73
Average62
+18% better
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vs EN9

This property73
Average60
+22% 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: £517/year more than the WALTHAM ABBEY 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(81 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 4 Jun 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

10 Valley Close

EN9 2DU

WALTHAM ABBEY

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Property Type

House

End-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1967-1975

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Floor Area

135.0

7.0 total rooms

7.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

73 / 100

Potential: 81

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CO₂ Emissions

3.4 tonnes/year

25 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

143 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

4 Jun 2025

marketed sale

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About WALTHAM ABBEY

WALTHAM ABBEY is situated in Hertfordshire, East of England. Properties in WALTHAM ABBEY have an average EPC rating of D (score 62/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £258 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The EN9 postcode district contains over 7800 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

£914.0/yr

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Hot Water

£141.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£118.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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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

Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayEN9 1LG
?Not yet rated

King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awayEN9 1LF

Last inspected: Jul 2022

Good

Hillhouse CofE Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayEN9 3EL

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Leverton Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayEN9 3BE

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayEN8 7QG

Last inspected: Jan 2022

Good

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx)

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayEN8 7EN
?Not yet rated

Downfield Primary School

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayEN8 8SS

Last inspected: Jan 2019

Good

Four Swannes Primary School

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayEN8 7HH

Last inspected: Jun 2019

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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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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