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12 Conquerors Hill, Wheathampstead

AL4 8NU

ST. ALBANS

Current

C

72

Potential

C

76

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in ST. ALBANS, AL4 8NU. The property offers 145m² (1561 sq ft) of spacious living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. The property holds an EPC rating of C (72/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. Double glazing is installed, though the efficiency rating suggests older units. Modern low-E double glazing can be up to 40% more efficient than units installed before 2002. Estimated annual energy costs are £1539, comprising £1243 for heating, £215 for hot water, and £81 for lighting. The property produces 3.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in September 2016 for £515,000.

How Does 12 Conquerors Hill Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 72/100, this ST. ALBANS property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. At £1539 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. At 145m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 3.6 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 AL4 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property72
Average60
+20% better
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vs ST. ALBANS

This property72
Average62
+16% better
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vs AL4

This property72
Average62
+16% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 72/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £792/year more than the ST. ALBANS 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(72 points)

Potential Rating

C(76 points)

Based on assessment dated 27 Oct 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

12 Conquerors Hill

Wheathampstead

AL4 8NU

ST. ALBANS

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

145.0

6.0 total rooms

6.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

72 / 100

Potential: 76

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CO₂ Emissions

3.6 tonnes/year

25 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

151 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

27 Oct 2025

marketed sale

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About ST. ALBANS

ST. ALBANS is situated in Hertfordshire, East of England. Properties in ST. ALBANS have an average EPC rating of D (score 62/100). Heating costs are £496 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The AL4 postcode district contains over 8500 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the ST. ALBANS area.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£515,000

20 September 2016

Type: Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1243.0/yr

Save £72/yr

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Hot Water

£215.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£81.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Good
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Roof

Pitched, insulated (assumed)

Average
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Solid, 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

Excellent lighting efficiency

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayAL4 8TP

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Good

St Helen's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayAL4 8AN

Last inspected: Dec 2018

Good

Sandridge School

Primary
📍2 miles awayAL4 9EB

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

The Grove Infant and Nursery School

Primary
📍2 miles awayAL5 1QD

Last inspected: Oct 2007

Outstanding

High Beeches Primary School

Primary
📍2.1 miles awayAL5 5SD

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Outstanding

The Grove Junior School

Primary
📍2.1 miles awayAL5 1QB

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Good

Crabtree Junior School

Primary
📍2.3 miles awayAL5 5PU
?Not yet rated

Crabtree Infants' School

Primary
📍2.3 miles awayAL5 5PU
?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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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.

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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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