Energy Performance Certificate
18, Stanton Close
AL4 9HT
ST. ALBANS
Current
C
80
Potential
B
89
At a Glance
About This Property
This detached house is located in ST. ALBANS, AL4 9HT. The property offers 96m² (1033 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. The property holds an EPC rating of C (80/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (89/100). The property has modern timber frame or system-built walls, which typically offer good insulation properties when properly maintained. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. 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 £813, comprising £568 for heating, £186 for hot water, and £59 for lighting. The property produces 2.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in February 2024 for £580,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.
How Does 18, Stanton Close Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 80/100, this ST. ALBANS property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £813 are approximately £987 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. The 96m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². At 2.4 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 AL4 postcode district.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs ST. ALBANS
vs AL4
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 80/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 40% nationally
Energy Costs: £66/year more than the ST. ALBANS average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 16 Jan 2015
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Property Information
Full Address
18, Stanton Close
AL4 9HT
ST. ALBANS
Property Type
House
Detached
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1976-1982
Floor Area
96.0 m²
5.0 total rooms
5.0 heated
Tenure
owner-occupied
Efficiency Score
80 / 100
Potential: 89
CO₂ Emissions
2.4 tonnes/year
25 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
139 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
16 Jan 2015
marketed sale
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. The AL4 postcode district contains over 8500 registered properties.
Location & Nearby Area
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Property Sale History
£580,000
8 February 2024
Type: Detached
vs previous sale
£480,000
8 June 2015
Type: Detached
Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 20.8% over this period.
Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Warm air, mains gas
£568.0/yr
Save £149/yr
Hot Water
£186.0/yr
Save £89/yr
Lighting
100.0% low energy
£59.0/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Windows
Fully double glazed
Floor
Solid, no insulation (assumed)
Heating System
Warm air, mains gas
Main Fuel
mains gas (not community)
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
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View UK Property Insights →Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
Skyswood Primary & Nursery School
PrimarySt John Fisher Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
PrimarySandringham School
SecondaryOakwood Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Apr 2014
Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School
PrimaryWheatfields Junior Mixed School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jul 2023
Sandridge School
PrimaryLast inspected: Mar 2019
Beaumont School
SecondaryLast inspected: Mar 2014
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.
Broadband & Connectivity
Average download speed: 500 Mbps
Download Speed
Upload Speed
Available Providers
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
Crime levels are moderate in the surrounding area (1-mile radius)
Most Common Incidents
April 2026Anti-social behaviour
17 incidents (25%)
violent crime
12 incidents (18%)
Theft
10 incidents (15%)
Shoplifting
9 incidents (13%)
Vehicle crime
6 incidents (9%)
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.
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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.