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Energy Performance Certificate

18, Bronte Close

AL4 0FX

ST. ALBANS

Current

B

86

Potential

A

92

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in ST. ALBANS, AL4 0FX. The property offers 169m² (1819 sq ft) of spacious living space. With an EPC rating of B (86/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (92/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. Estimated annual energy costs are £537, comprising £362 for heating, £80 for hot water, and £95 for lighting. The property produces 2.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in October 2019 for £975,995.

How Does 18, Bronte Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 86/100, this ST. ALBANS property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £537 are approximately £1263 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 169m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). CO2 emissions of 2.2 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 AL4 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property86
Average60
+43% better
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vs ST. ALBANS

This property86
Average62
+39% better
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vs AL4

This property86
Average62
+39% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 86/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £210/year less than the ST. ALBANS average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

B(86 points)

Potential Rating

A(92 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 5 Sept 2019

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Property Information

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Full Address

18, Bronte Close

AL4 0FX

ST. ALBANS

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

NO DATA!

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Floor Area

169.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

86 / 100

Potential: 92

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CO₂ Emissions

2.2 tonnes/year

13 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

74 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

5 Sept 2019

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). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £385 below the ST. ALBANS average, offering good value. The AL4 postcode district contains over 8500 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£975,995

31 October 2019

Type: Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£362.0/yr

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Hot Water

£80.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£95.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.25 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.11 W/m-¦K

Very 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

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 all fixed outlets

Very Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Beaumont School

Secondary
📍0.1 miles awayAL4 0XB

Last inspected: Mar 2014

Outstanding

Oakwood Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayAL4 0XA

Last inspected: Apr 2014

Outstanding

Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awayAL4 0TT

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

Fleetville Infant and Nursery School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayAL1 4LX
?Not yet rated

Camp Primary and Nursery School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayAL1 5PG

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

Fleetville Junior School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayAL1 4LW
?Not yet rated

Windermere Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayAL1 5QP

Last inspected: Mar 2018

Good

Verulam School

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awayAL1 4PR

Last inspected: Oct 2018

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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