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32 Rose Walk

AL4 9AF

ST. ALBANS

Current

C

79

Potential

B

82

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in ST. ALBANS, AL4 9AF. The property offers 355m² (3821 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 10 habitable rooms. It is a modern property built in the 2000s. The property holds an EPC rating of C (79/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (82/100). 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 £1466, comprising £1242 for heating, £67 for hot water, and £157 for lighting. The property produces 7.1 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home.

How Does 32 Rose Walk Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 79/100, this ST. ALBANS property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. At £1466 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. At 355m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). CO2 emissions of 7.1 tonnes/year are above average. Energy improvements could significantly reduce the property's carbon footprint.

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.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property79
Average60
+32% better
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vs ST. ALBANS

This property79
Average62
+27% better
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vs AL4

This property79
Average62
+27% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 79/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £719/year more than the ST. ALBANS average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(79 points)

Potential Rating

B(82 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 8 Apr 2022

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Property Information

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Full Address

32 Rose Walk

AL4 9AF

ST. ALBANS

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 2007-2011

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Floor Area

355.0

10.0 total rooms

10.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

79 / 100

Potential: 82

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CO₂ Emissions

7.1 tonnes/year

20 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

109 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

8 Apr 2022

marketed sale

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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 £495 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The AL4 postcode district contains over 8500 registered properties. As a modern build, this property benefits from contemporary construction standards and improved energy efficiency requirements.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas

£1242.0/yr

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Hot Water

£67.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£157.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, insulated at rafters

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

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayAL4 9RW
?Not yet rated

Oakwood Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayAL4 0XA

Last inspected: Apr 2014

Outstanding

Skyswood Primary & Nursery School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayAL4 9RS
?Not yet rated

Beaumont School

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awayAL4 0XB

Last inspected: Mar 2014

Outstanding

Verulam School

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awayAL1 4PR

Last inspected: Oct 2018

Good

Fleetville Infant and Nursery School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayAL1 4LX
?Not yet rated

Sandringham School

Secondary
📍0.7 miles awayAL4 9NX
?Not yet rated

Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayAL4 9NT
?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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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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