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Energy Performance Certificate

11, Luton Road, Offley

SG5 3DJ

HITCHIN

Current

C

79

Potential

C

79

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in HITCHIN, SG5 3DJ. The property offers 144m² (1550 sq ft) of spacious living space. The property holds an EPC rating of C (79/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. This property benefits from a air source heat pump system, which can deliver 3-4 units of heat for every unit of electricity used. Heat pumps are eligible for the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, making them increasingly popular for UK homes seeking to reduce carbon emissions. Estimated annual energy costs are £742, comprising £401 for heating, £271 for hot water, and £70 for lighting. The property produces 2.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 11, Luton Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 79/100, this HITCHIN property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £742 are approximately £1058 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 144m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 2.7 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 SG5 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property79
Average60
+32% better
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vs HITCHIN

This property79
Average63
+25% better
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vs SG5

This property79
Average64
+23% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 79/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £53/year more than the HITCHIN average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(79 points)

Potential Rating

C(79 points)

Based on assessment dated 16 Jan 2014

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Property Information

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Full Address

11, Luton Road

Offley

SG5 3DJ

HITCHIN

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

NO DATA!

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Floor Area

144.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

NO DATA!

Efficiency Score

79 / 100

Potential: 79

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CO₂ Emissions

2.7 tonnes/year

19 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

108 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

16 Jan 2014

new dwelling

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About HITCHIN

HITCHIN is situated in Hertfordshire, East of England. Properties in HITCHIN have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £288 below the HITCHIN average, offering good value. The SG5 postcode district contains over 13500 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric

£401.0/yr

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Hot Water

£271.0/yr

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Lighting

NaN% low energy

£70.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.28 W/m?K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.17 W/m?K

Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.22 W/m?K

Good
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Heating System

Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric

Very Good

Main Fuel

Electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff

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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

Offley Endowed Primary School and Nursery

Primary
📍0.2 miles awaySG5 3AT

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Cockernhoe Endowed CofE Primary School

Primary
📍2.3 miles awayLU2 8PY

Last inspected: May 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Putteridge High School

Secondary
📍2.3 miles awayLU2 8HJ

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

Putteridge Primary School

Primary
📍2.4 miles awayLU2 8HJ

Last inspected: Feb 2019

Good

Preston Primary School

Primary
📍2.8 miles awaySG4 7UJ

Last inspected: Feb 2022

Good

Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School

Primary
📍2.8 miles awaySG5 2JQ

Last inspected: Oct 2023

Outstanding

Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre

Primary
📍2.9 miles awayLU2 8AH

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Outstanding

Someries Junior School

Primary
📍2.9 miles awayLU2 8AH

Last inspected: Feb 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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