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Energy Performance Certificate

46a West Riding

AL2 3QQ

St Albans

Current

A

95

Potential

A

95

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in St Albans, AL2 3QQ. The property offers 109m² (1173 sq ft) of good-sized living space. With an EPC rating of A (95/100), 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. Estimated annual energy costs are £636, comprising £316 for heating, £271 for hot water, and £49 for lighting. The property produces 0.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.

How Does 46a West Riding Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 95/100, this St Albans property is outstanding, placing it in the top 3% of UK homes. Annual energy costs of £636 are approximately £1164 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. The 109m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². CO2 emissions of 0.8 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.

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.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property95
Average60
+58% better
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vs St Albans

This property95
Average76
+25% better
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vs AL2

This property95
Average62
+53% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 95/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 97% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 3% nationally

Energy Costs: £181/year more than the St Albans average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

A(95 points)

Potential Rating

A(95 points)

Based on assessment dated 12 Mar 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

46a West Riding

Bricket Wood

AL2 3QQ

St Albans

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

2023

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Floor Area

109.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

95 / 100

Potential: 95

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CO₂ Emissions

0.8 tonnes/year

7 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

40 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

12 Mar 2025

new dwelling

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About St Albans

St Albans is situated in Hertfordshire, East of England. Properties in St Albans have an average EPC rating of C (score 76/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. The AL2 postcode district contains over 7300 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler with radiators and underfloor heating, mains gas

£316.0/yr

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Hot Water

£271.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£49.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.17 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.12 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.11 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Heating System

Boiler with radiators and underfloor heating, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

Gas: mains gas

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Lighting

Excelent lighting efficiency

Very Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Mount Pleasant Lane Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayAL2 3XA

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

How Wood Primary and Nursery School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayAL2 2HU

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Saint Michael's Catholic High School

Secondary
📍1.1 miles awayWD25 0SS

Last inspected: Nov 2014

Outstanding

Parmiter's School

Secondary
📍1.2 miles awayWD25 0UU

Last inspected: Sept 2011

Outstanding

Coates Way JMI and Nursery School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayWD25 9NW

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

Park Street Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayAL2 2LX

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayWD25 7HP

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

Future Academies Watford

Secondary
📍1.4 miles awayWD25 7HW

Last inspected: Jun 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

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: 476 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:476 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:191 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.

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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