Energy Performance Certificate
3 Palmerston Drive, Wheathampstead
AL4 8FE
ST. ALBANS
Current
A
107
Potential
A
107
At a Glance
About This Property
This detached house is located in ST. ALBANS, AL4 8FE. The property offers 188m² (2024 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 8 habitable rooms. It is a 1990s-era home. With an EPC rating of A (107/100), 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 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, 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 £1597, comprising £1260 for heating, £253 for hot water, and £84 for lighting. The property produces 3.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.
How Does 3 Palmerston Drive Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 107/100, this ST. ALBANS property is outstanding, placing it in the top 3% of UK homes. At £1597 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. At 188m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 3.2 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 AL4 postcode district.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs ST. ALBANS
vs AL4
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 107/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 97% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 3% nationally
Energy Costs: £850/year more than the ST. ALBANS average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
Based on assessment dated 8 Oct 2025
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Property Information
Full Address
3 Palmerston Drive
Wheathampstead
AL4 8FE
ST. ALBANS
Property Type
House
Detached
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1996-2002
Floor Area
188.0 m²
8.0 total rooms
8.0 heated
Tenure
Owner-occupied
Efficiency Score
107 / 100
Potential: 107
CO₂ Emissions
3.2 tonnes/year
17 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
86 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
8 Oct 2025
Non-grant scheme (e.g. MEES)
About ST. ALBANS
ST. ALBANS is situated in Hertfordshire, East of England. Properties in ST. ALBANS have an average EPC rating of D (score 62/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £513 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The AL4 postcode district contains over 8500 registered properties.
Location & Nearby Area
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Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
£1260.0/yr
Hot Water
£253.0/yr
Lighting
100.0% low energy
£84.0/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Windows
Fully double glazed
Floor
Suspended, limited insulation (assumed)
Heating System
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Main Fuel
mains gas (not community)
Lighting
Excellent lighting efficiency
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View UK Property Insights →Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
St Helen's Church of England Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Dec 2018
Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery
PrimaryLast inspected: Sept 2022
High Beeches Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jun 2023
The Grove Infant and Nursery School
PrimaryLast inspected: Oct 2007
The Grove Junior School
PrimaryLast inspected: Dec 2022
Crabtree Junior School
PrimaryCrabtree Infants' School
PrimarySauncey Wood Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jun 2018
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.
Broadband & Connectivity
Average download speed: 500 Mbps
Download Speed
Upload Speed
Available Providers
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
The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences very low crime levels
Most Common Incidents
April 2026violent crime
16 incidents (57%)
Anti-social behaviour
9 incidents (32%)
Theft
1 incidents (4%)
Shoplifting
1 incidents (4%)
Vehicle crime
1 incidents (4%)
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.
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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.