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Energy Performance Certificate

4, St. Francis Close

EN6 2RH

POTTERS BAR

Current

D

58

Potential

B

82

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in POTTERS BAR, EN6 2RH. The property offers 92m² (990 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. With an EPC rating of D (58/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (82/100). The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. 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 £1073, comprising £757 for heating, £232 for hot water, and £84 for lighting. The property produces 4.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home.

How Does 4, St. Francis Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 58/100, this POTTERS BAR property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £1073 are approximately £727 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. The 92m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m².

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the EN6 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property58
Average60
-3% below
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vs POTTERS BAR

This property58
Average60
-3% below
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vs EN6

This property58
Average59
-2% below

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 58/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £232/year more than the POTTERS BAR average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(58 points)

Potential Rating

B(82 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 30 Sept 2014

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Property Information

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Full Address

4, St. Francis Close

EN6 2RH

POTTERS BAR

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

92.0

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

58 / 100

Potential: 82

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CO₂ Emissions

4.6 tonnes/year

50 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

258 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

30 Sept 2014

none of the above

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About POTTERS BAR

POTTERS BAR is situated in Hertfordshire, East of England. Properties in POTTERS BAR have an average EPC rating of D (score 60/100). The EN6 postcode district contains over 9100 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the POTTERS BAR area.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Warm air, mains gas

£757.0/yr

Save £217/yr

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Hot Water

£232.0/yr

Save £133/yr

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Lighting

50.0% low energy

£84.0/yr

Save £28/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor
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Roof

Pitched, 25 mm loft insulation

Poor
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Warm air, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets

Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Ladbrooke Junior Mixed and Infant School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayEN6 1QB

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

Oakmere Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayEN6 5NP

Last inspected: Oct 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Pope Paul Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayEN6 2ES

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Good

Mount Grace School

Secondary
📍1 miles awayEN6 1EZ

Last inspected: Nov 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Little Heath Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayEN6 1JW

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

Cranborne Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayEN6 2BA

Last inspected: Feb 2023

Good

Hadley Wood Primary School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayEN4 0HT

Last inspected: Jun 2022

Good

Dame Alice Owen's School

Secondary
📍1.3 miles awayEN6 2DU
?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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Area Safety

Higher Crime174 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

42 incidents (24%)

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Shoplifting

37 incidents (21%)

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Anti-social behaviour

34 incidents (20%)

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Theft

27 incidents (16%)

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Criminal damage

8 incidents (5%)

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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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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