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29, Ethelred Close

AL7 3QF

WELWYN GARDEN CITY

Current

C

74

Potential

C

79

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL7 3QF. The property offers 54.54m² (587 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. The property holds an EPC rating of C (74/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. 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. 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 £486, comprising £311 for heating, £126 for hot water, and £49 for lighting. The property produces 2.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in May 2019 for £310,000.

How Does 29, Ethelred Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 74/100, this WELWYN GARDEN CITY property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £486 are approximately £1314 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. With 54.54m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². CO2 emissions of 2.2 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the AL7 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property74
Average60
+23% better
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vs WELWYN GARDEN CITY

This property74
Average65
+14% better
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vs AL7

This property74
Average65
+14% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 74/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £83/year less than the WELWYN GARDEN CITY 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(74 points)

Potential Rating

C(79 points)

Based on assessment dated 26 Feb 2010

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Property Information

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Full Address

29, Ethelred Close

AL7 3QF

WELWYN GARDEN CITY

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1983-1990

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Floor Area

54.54

3.0 total rooms

3.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

74 / 100

Potential: 79

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CO₂ Emissions

2.2 tonnes/year

39 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

237 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

26 Feb 2010

marketed sale

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About WELWYN GARDEN CITY

WELWYN GARDEN CITY is situated in Hertfordshire, East of England. Properties in WELWYN GARDEN CITY have an average EPC rating of D (score 65/100). Heating costs are £258 below the WELWYN GARDEN CITY average, offering good value. The AL7 postcode district contains over 13600 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£310,000

29 May 2019

Type: Terraced

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£311.0/yr

Save £36/yr

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Hot Water

£126.0/yr

Save £26/yr

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Lighting

42.0% low energy

£49.0/yr

Save £18/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, insulated (assumed)

Average
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas - this is for backwards compatibility only and should not be used

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 42% of fixed outlets

Average
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Holwell Primary School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayAL7 3RP

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Peartree Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayAL7 3XW
?Not yet rated

Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayAL7 3JP

Last inspected: Mar 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Our Lady Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayAL7 3TF

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

Creswick Primary & Nursery School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayAL7 4FL

Last inspected: Dec 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Panshanger Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayAL7 1QY

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Ridgeway Academy

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awayAL7 2AF

Last inspected: Jan 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Watchlytes Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayAL7 2AZ
?Not yet rated

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 Crime349 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

99 incidents (28%)

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Anti-social behaviour

91 incidents (26%)

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Shoplifting

53 incidents (15%)

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Criminal damage

26 incidents (7%)

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Theft

19 incidents (5%)

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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