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Energy Performance Certificate

223, Fairview Road

SG1 2NA

STEVENAGE

Current

C

75

Potential

B

88

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in STEVENAGE, SG1 2NA. The property offers 107mยฒ (1152 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. 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. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (88/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. 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 ยฃ715, comprising ยฃ478 for heating, ยฃ113 for hot water, and ยฃ124 for lighting. The property produces 2.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in November 2017 for ยฃ480,000.

How Does 223, Fairview Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 75/100, this STEVENAGE property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of ยฃ715 are approximately ยฃ1085 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. The 107mยฒ floor area is above the UK average of 87mยฒ. At 2.9 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 SG1 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 STEVENAGE

This property75
Average64
+17% better
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vs SG1

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: ยฃ91/year more than the STEVENAGE average

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
Potential
C69-80
Current
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

C(75 points)

Potential Rating

B(88 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 4 Aug 2015

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Property Information

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Full Address

223, Fairview Road

SG1 2NA

STEVENAGE

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 2007 onwards

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Floor Area

107.0 mยฒ

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

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Efficiency Score

75 / 100

Potential: 88

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

2.9 tonnes/year

27 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

154 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

4 Aug 2015

marketed sale

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About STEVENAGE

STEVENAGE is situated in Hertfordshire, East of England. Properties in STEVENAGE have an average EPC rating of D (score 64/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. The SG1 postcode district contains over 19700 registered properties. As a modern build, this property benefits from contemporary construction standards and improved energy efficiency requirements.

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Property Sale History

ยฃ480,000

10 November 2017

Type: Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas

ยฃ478.0/yr

Save ยฃ26/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ113.0/yr

Save ยฃ37/yr

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Lighting

17.0% low energy

ยฃ124.0/yr

Save ยฃ56/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Suspended, insulated (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas

Good
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Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets

Poor
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขSG1 2NU

Last inspected: Sept 2023

โญOutstanding

Woolenwick Junior School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขSG1 2NU

Last inspected: Feb 2020

โš ๏ธRequires improvement

Fairlands Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขSG1 3JA

Last inspected: Sept 2021

โœ“Good

Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขSG1 3PS

Last inspected: May 2013

โญOutstanding

The Thomas Alleyne Academy

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขSG1 3BE

Last inspected: Oct 2019

โœ“Good

Broom Barns Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขSG1 1UE

Last inspected: Jul 2023

โœ“Good

Barclay Academy

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขSG1 3RB

Last inspected: Apr 2023

โœ“Good

The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“1 miles awayโ€ขSG1 4AE

Last inspected: May 2018

โœ“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

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

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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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