32 WEST VIEW ROAD, ST ALBANS

Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This semi-detached house is located in ST ALBANS, AL3 5JX. The property offers 75m² (807 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. Currently rated F (22/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (89/100). The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs £8,000-£14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. 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 £2386, comprising £1962 for heating, £363 for hot water, and £61 for lighting. The property produces 6.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home. The property last sold in November 2022 for £735,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database. IMPORTANT FOR LANDLORDS: With an EPC rating of F, this property does not meet the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). Since April 2020, landlords cannot legally let properties rated F or G without registering a valid exemption. Penalties for non-compliance can reach up to £30,000. Immediate improvements are required to bring the property to at least an E rating.

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Note: EPC improvements typically add 3–5% per band to property value. Moving from F to B could add significant value.