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Energy Performance Certificate

32, East Hatley

SG19 3JA

SANDY

Current

F

36

Potential

D

61

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£2,541

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£1,817

potential per year

This property costs approximately £741 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £724 annually.

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a D rating — saving up to £724 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached house is located in SANDY, SG19 3JA. The property offers 178m² (1916 sq ft) of spacious living space with 10 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. Currently rated F (36/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a D rating (61/100). The oil-fired central heating has poor efficiency. Oil boilers are more expensive to run than gas and have higher carbon emissions. Consider switching to a heat pump (eligible for £7,500 BUS grant) for significant long-term savings. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. The loft insulation is rated very good, meeting or exceeding the recommended 270mm depth for optimal 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 £2541, comprising £2215 for heating, £249 for hot water, and £77 for lighting. The property produces 8.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(36 points)

Achievable Rating

D(61 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 5 Jul 2012

What's Causing the Poor Energy Rating?

The EPC assessor rated each element of this property. Poor and average ratings are the biggest opportunities for improvement.

🧱 Walls

Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)

Average

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation

Very Good

🪟 Windows

Mostly double glazing

Average

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, LPG

Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Poor

💡 Lighting

97.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 97% of fixed outlets

Very Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

32

East Hatley

SG19 3JA

SANDY

🏠

Property Type

House

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1976-1982

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Floor Area

178.0

10.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

8.6 tonnes/year

48 kg/m²

📊

Energy Consumption

212 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in SANDY

SANDY properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (SG19) that have undergone improvement works have seen significant increases in EPC ratings and corresponding reductions in energy bills.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, LPG

£2215 /yr

Save £632/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£249 /yr

Save £92/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

97.0% low energy

£77 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Wrestlingworth CofE VC Lower School

Primary
📍2.7 miles awaySG19 2EU

Last inspected: Jun 2008

Outstanding

Gamlingay Village Primary

Primary
📍3 miles awaySG19 3HD

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School

Primary
📍3.4 miles awaySG19 3AE

Last inspected: Nov 2018

Outstanding

Guilden Morden CofE Primary Academy

Primary
📍4 miles awaySG8 0JZ

Last inspected: Oct 2019

Good

Potton Primary School

Primary
📍4.2 miles awaySG19 2PG

Last inspected: Mar 2020

Good

Bourn CofE Primary Academy

Primary
📍4.2 miles awayCB23 2SP

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

Sutton CofE VA Lower School

Primary
📍4.4 miles awaySG19 2NE

Last inspected: Sept 2021

Good

Petersfield CofE Aided Primary School

Primary
📍4.4 miles awaySG8 5QG

Last inspected: Feb 2020

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: 483 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:483 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:193 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

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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.

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