At a Glance
This semi-detached house is located in ST. ALBANS, AL4 9SA. The property offers 125mยฒ (1346 sq ft) of spacious living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. With an EPC rating of D (60/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (75/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. 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 ยฃ1061, comprising ยฃ847 for heating, ยฃ103 for hot water, and ยฃ111 for lighting. The property produces 5.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. The property last sold in January 2023 for ยฃ831,150.
With an energy efficiency score of 60/100, this ST. ALBANS property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of ยฃ1061 are approximately ยฃ739 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. The 125mยฒ floor area is above the UK average of 87mยฒ.
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.
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 60/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 55% nationally
Energy Costs: ยฃ314/year more than the ST. ALBANS average
Current Rating
Potential Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 2 Jul 2012
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Full Address
37, Hazelmere Road
AL4 9SA
ST. ALBANS
Property Type
House
Semi-Detached
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1950-1966
Floor Area
125.0 mยฒ
5.0 total rooms
5.0 heated
Tenure
owner-occupied
Efficiency Score
60 / 100
Potential: 75
COโ Emissions
5.0 tonnes/year
40 kg/mยฒ
Energy Consumption
212 kWh/mยฒ/year
Last Inspected
2 Jul 2012
marketed sale
ST. ALBANS is situated in Hertfordshire, East of England. Properties in ST. ALBANS have an average EPC rating of D (score 62/100). The AL4 postcode district contains over 8500 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the ST. ALBANS area.
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ยฃ831,150
27 January 2023
Type: Semi-Detached
Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
ยฃ847.0/yr
Save ยฃ112/yr
Hot Water
ยฃ103.0/yr
Save ยฃ25/yr
Lighting
10.0% low energy
ยฃ111.0/yr
Save ยฃ53/yr
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Windows
Fully double glazed
Floor
Suspended, no insulation (assumed)
Heating System
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Main Fuel
mains gas (not community)
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 10% of fixed outlets
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ยฃ11,900 over 10 years
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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.
Average download speed: 500 Mbps
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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Crime levels are moderate in the surrounding area (1-mile radius)
violent crime
22 incidents (25%)
Anti-social behaviour
20 incidents (23%)
Theft
11 incidents (13%)
Vehicle crime
11 incidents (13%)
Shoplifting
10 incidents (11%)
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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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.