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Energy Performance Certificate

1A Barham Avenue, Elstree

WD6 3PW

BOREHAMWOOD

Current

C

75

Potential

C

77

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in BOREHAMWOOD, WD6 3PW. The property offers 664m² (7147 sq ft) of generously-sized living space. It is a recently constructed modern home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (75/100), 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 £7788, comprising £6781 for heating, £566 for hot water, and £441 for lighting. The property produces 11.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.

How Does 1A Barham Avenue Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 75/100, this BOREHAMWOOD property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Energy costs of £7788 annually are £5988 above the UK average. Improvements could reduce bills significantly. At 664m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). CO2 emissions of 11.0 tonnes/year are above average. Energy improvements could significantly reduce the property's carbon footprint.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the WD6 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property75
Average60
+25% better
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vs BOREHAMWOOD

This property75
Average65
+15% better
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vs WD6

This property75
Average64
+17% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 75/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £7207/year more than the BOREHAMWOOD 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(75 points)

Potential Rating

C(77 points)

Based on assessment dated 6 Dec 2023

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Property Information

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Full Address

1A Barham Avenue

Elstree

WD6 3PW

BOREHAMWOOD

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

2021

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Floor Area

664.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling for which the intended tenure in not known. It is not to be used for an existing dwelling

Efficiency Score

75 / 100

Potential: 77

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CO₂ Emissions

11.0 tonnes/year

17 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

98 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

6 Dec 2023

new dwelling

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About BOREHAMWOOD

BOREHAMWOOD is situated in Hertfordshire, East of England. Properties in BOREHAMWOOD have an average EPC rating of D (score 65/100). Heating costs are £6200 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The WD6 postcode district contains over 12700 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, Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric

£6781.0/yr

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Hot Water

£566.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£441.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.18 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.13 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.11 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Heating System

Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric, Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric

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

Meryfield Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayWD6 4PA

Last inspected: May 2022

Good

St Nicholas Elstree Church of England VA Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayWD6 3EW

Last inspected: Oct 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

St Teresa Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayWD6 5HL

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

Yavneh College

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awayWD6 1HL
?Not yet rated

Summerswood Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayWD6 2DW

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Good

Yavneh Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayWD6 1HL

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Outstanding

Cowley Hill School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayWD6 5DP

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

Monksmead School

Primary
📍1 miles awayWD6 1HL

Last inspected: Nov 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: 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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Area Safety

Higher Crime221 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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Anti-social behaviour

66 incidents (30%)

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violent crime

52 incidents (24%)

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Shoplifting

24 incidents (11%)

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Criminal damage

17 incidents (8%)

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Public order

15 incidents (7%)

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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