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1a, Bygrave Road

SG7 5DD

BALDOCK

Current

B

81

Potential

B

81

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in BALDOCK, SG7 5DD. The property offers 216m² (2325 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 8 habitable rooms. It is a modern property built in the 2000s. With an EPC rating of B (81/100), 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. 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 throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1074, comprising £855 for heating, £114 for hot water, and £105 for lighting. The property produces 4.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. The property last sold in December 2017 for £580,000.

How Does 1a, Bygrave Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 81/100, this BALDOCK property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £1074 are approximately £726 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 216m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 4.4 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 SG7 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property81
Average60
+35% better
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vs BALDOCK

This property81
Average61
+33% better
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vs SG7

This property81
Average60
+35% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 81/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £343/year more than the BALDOCK 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(81 points)

Potential Rating

B(81 points)

Based on assessment dated 8 Nov 2017

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Property Information

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Full Address

1a, Bygrave Road

SG7 5DD

BALDOCK

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 2003-2006

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Floor Area

216.0

8.0 total rooms

8.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

81 / 100

Potential: 81

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CO₂ Emissions

4.4 tonnes/year

20 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

111 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

8 Nov 2017

marketed sale

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About BALDOCK

BALDOCK is situated in Hertfordshire, East of England. Properties in BALDOCK have an average EPC rating of D (score 61/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. The SG7 postcode district contains over 4800 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£580,000

20 December 2017

Type: Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£855.0/yr

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Hot Water

£114.0/yr

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Lighting

98.0% low energy

£105.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

System built, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, insulated (assumed)

NO DATA!
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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 98% of fixed outlets

Very Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Hartsfield Junior Mixed and Infant School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awaySG7 6PB

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

The Knights Templar School

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awaySG7 6DZ

Last inspected: Apr 2023

Good

St John Roman Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awaySG7 6TT

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awaySG6 1AG

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Good

St Mary's Infants' School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awaySG7 6HY

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

St Mary's Junior Mixed School

Primary
📍1 miles awaySG7 6HY

Last inspected: Jul 2022

Good

The Grange Academy

Primary
📍1.6 miles awaySG6 4PY

Last inspected: Jan 2022

Good

Northfields Infants and Nursery School

Primary
📍1.6 miles awaySG6 4PT

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: 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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