Energy Performance Certificate
39 Forge End
AL2 3EQ
ST. ALBANS
Current
B
82
Potential
B
82
At a Glance
About This Property
This detached house is located in ST. ALBANS, AL2 3EQ. The property offers 179m² (1927 sq ft) of spacious living space with 9 habitable rooms. It is a 1990s-era home. With an EPC rating of B (82/100), 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 throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1571, comprising £1284 for heating, £128 for hot water, and £159 for lighting. The property produces 3.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in June 2025 for £950,000.
How Does 39 Forge End Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 82/100, this ST. ALBANS property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. At £1571 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. At 179m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 3.5 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 AL2 postcode district.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs ST. ALBANS
vs AL2
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 82/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 15% nationally
Energy Costs: £824/year more than the ST. ALBANS average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
Based on assessment dated 6 Nov 2024
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Property Information
Full Address
39 Forge End
AL2 3EQ
ST. ALBANS
Property Type
House
Detached
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1996-2002
Floor Area
179.0 m²
9.0 total rooms
9.0 heated
Tenure
Owner-occupied
Efficiency Score
82 / 100
Potential: 82
CO₂ Emissions
3.5 tonnes/year
20 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
110 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
6 Nov 2024
marketed sale
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 £537 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The AL2 postcode district contains over 7300 registered properties.
Location & Nearby Area
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Property Sale History
£950,000
RECENT6 June 2025
Type: Detached
Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
£1284.0/yr
Hot Water
£128.0/yr
Lighting
93.0% low energy
£159.0/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Windows
Fully double glazed
Floor
Solid, limited insulation (assumed)
Heating System
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Main Fuel
mains gas (not community)
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 93% of fixed outlets
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View UK Property Insights →Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
Killigrew Primary and Nursery School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jul 2018
How Wood Primary and Nursery School
PrimaryLast inspected: Mar 2023
Park Street Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Nov 2021
The Marlborough Science Academy
SecondaryLast inspected: Feb 2018
St Adrian Roman Catholic Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Dec 2022
Mandeville Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Oct 2021
Prae Wood Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jul 2019
Mount Pleasant Lane Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Oct 2022
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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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.