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Energy Performance Certificate

21 Hillside Road

HA6 1PY

NORTHWOOD

Current

A

94

Potential

A

101

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in NORTHWOOD, HA6 1PY. The property offers 125m² (1346 sq ft) of spacious living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. With an EPC rating of A (94/100), 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 walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. 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 £1537, comprising £1196 for heating, £249 for hot water, and £92 for lighting. The property produces 3.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 21 Hillside Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 94/100, this NORTHWOOD property is outstanding, placing it in the top 3% of UK homes. At £1537 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. The 125m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². At 3.5 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 HA6 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property94
Average60
+57% better
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vs NORTHWOOD

This property94
Average61
+54% better
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vs HA6

This property94
Average59
+59% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 94/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 97% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 3% nationally

Energy Costs: £607/year more than the NORTHWOOD average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

A(94 points)

Potential Rating

A(101 points)

Based on assessment dated 5 Aug 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

21 Hillside Road

HA6 1PY

NORTHWOOD

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

125.0

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

94 / 100

Potential: 101

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CO₂ Emissions

3.5 tonnes/year

28 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

140 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

5 Aug 2025

marketed sale

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About NORTHWOOD

NORTHWOOD is situated in Harrow, London. Properties in NORTHWOOD have an average EPC rating of D (score 61/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £266 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The HA6 postcode district contains over 7400 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the NORTHWOOD area.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1196.0/yr

Save £372/yr

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Hot Water

£249.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£92.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor
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Roof

Pitched, insulated (assumed)

Average
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Suspended, 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

Good lighting efficiency

Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Hillside Junior School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayHA6 1RX

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

Hillside Infant School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayHA6 1RX

Last inspected: May 2018

Good

UTC Heathrow

Secondary
📍0.4 miles awayHA6 1QG

Last inspected: Feb 2023

Good

Northwood School

Secondary
📍0.4 miles awayHA6 1QN

Last inspected: Oct 2018

Outstanding

Frithwood Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayHA6 3NJ

Last inspected: Feb 2019

Good

Pinner Wood School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayHA5 3RA

Last inspected: Jun 2011

Outstanding

Greenfields Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayWD19 6QH

Last inspected: Apr 2022

Good

Harlyn Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayHA5 2DR

Last inspected: Sept 2019

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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