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Energy Performance Certificate

4 The Ridgeway, Cuffley

EN6 4AR

POTTERS BAR

Current

C

75

Potential

C

80

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in POTTERS BAR, EN6 4AR. The property offers 676m² (7276 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 13 habitable rooms. It is a 1990s-era home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (75/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. 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, 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 £3192, comprising £2750 for heating, £193 for hot water, and £249 for lighting. The property produces 17.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home. The property last sold in June 2023 for £3,100,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 4 The Ridgeway Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 75/100, this POTTERS BAR property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Energy costs of £3192 annually are £1392 above the UK average. Improvements could reduce bills significantly. At 676m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). CO2 emissions of 17.0 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 EN6 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property75
Average60
+25% better
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vs POTTERS BAR

This property75
Average60
+25% better
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vs EN6

This property75
Average59
+27% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 75/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £2351/year more than the POTTERS BAR average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(75 points)

Potential Rating

C(80 points)

Based on assessment dated 24 Oct 2022

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Property Information

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Full Address

4 The Ridgeway

Cuffley

EN6 4AR

POTTERS BAR

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1996-2002

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Floor Area

676.0

13.0 total rooms

13.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

75 / 100

Potential: 80

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CO₂ Emissions

17.0 tonnes/year

25 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

142 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

24 Oct 2022

marketed sale

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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). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £1909 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The EN6 postcode district contains over 9100 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£3,100,000

30 June 2023

Type: Detached

+£700,000(+29.2%)

vs previous sale

£2,400,000

8 February 2018

Type: Detached

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 29.2% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£2750.0/yr

Save £335/yr

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Hot Water

£193.0/yr

Save £42/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£249.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Solid, limited insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, 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

Cuffley School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayEN6 4HN

Last inspected: Mar 2018

Good

Goffs Oak Primary & Nursery School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayEN7 5NS

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Northaw Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayEN6 4PB

Last inspected: Dec 2018

Good

Ponsbourne St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awaySG13 8RA

Last inspected: Oct 2019

Good

Woodside Primary School

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayEN7 5JS
?Not yet rated

Oakmere Primary School

Primary
📍2.2 miles awayEN6 5NP

Last inspected: Oct 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Little Heath Primary School

Primary
📍2.3 miles awayEN6 1JW

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

Ladbrooke Junior Mixed and Infant School

Primary
📍2.7 miles awayEN6 1QB

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

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.

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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.

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