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Energy Performance Certificate

117, Valerian Way, Stotfold

SG5 4ET

HITCHIN

Current

B

83

Potential

B

83

At a Glance

About This Property

This flat is located in HITCHIN, SG5 4ET. The property offers 61m² (657 sq ft) of modest-sized living space. With an EPC rating of B (83/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. Estimated annual energy costs are £319, comprising £193 for heating, £76 for hot water, and £50 for lighting. The property produces 1.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home. The property last sold in July 2022 for £112,500.

How Does 117, Valerian Way Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 83/100, this HITCHIN property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £319 are approximately £1481 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. CO2 emissions of 1.0 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 SG5 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property83
Average60
+38% better
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vs HITCHIN

This property83
Average63
+32% better
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vs SG5

This property83
Average64
+30% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 83/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £370/year less than the HITCHIN average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

B(83 points)

Potential Rating

B(83 points)

Based on assessment dated 9 Dec 2014

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Property Information

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Full Address

117, Valerian Way

Stotfold

SG5 4ET

HITCHIN

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Property Type

Flat

NO DATA!

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Construction Age

NO DATA!

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Floor Area

61.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

unknown

Efficiency Score

83 / 100

Potential: 83

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CO₂ Emissions

1.0 tonnes/year

16 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

89 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

9 Dec 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 £496 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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Property Sale History

£112,500

27 July 2022

Type: Flat

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£193.0/yr

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Hot Water

£76.0/yr

Save £1/yr

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Lighting

NaN% low energy

£50.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.29 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

(other premises above)

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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

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas - this is for backwards compatibility only and should not be used

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets

Very Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Roecroft Lower School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awaySG5 4PF

Last inspected: Dec 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold

Primary
📍0.6 miles awaySG5 4DL

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

Fairfield Park Lower School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awaySG5 4FD

Last inspected: May 2012

Outstanding

Stonehill School

Primary
📍1 miles awaySG6 4SZ

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

The Grange Academy

Primary
📍1.1 miles awaySG6 4PY

Last inspected: Jan 2022

Good

Northfields Infants and Nursery School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awaySG6 4PT

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Good

Gothic Mede Academy

Primary
📍1.2 miles awaySG15 6SL

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awaySG6 1AG

Last inspected: Dec 2022

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: 427 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:427 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:171 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

Low Crime59 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has low crime compared to national averages

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

26 incidents (44%)

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Anti-social behaviour

9 incidents (15%)

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Criminal damage

9 incidents (15%)

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bicycle theft

3 incidents (5%)

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Vehicle crime

3 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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