Energy Performance Certificate
5 Fontmell Close
AL3 3HU
St Albans
Current
B
83
Potential
B
84
At a Glance
About This Property
This detached bungalow is located in St Albans, AL3 3HU. The property offers 119m² (1281 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a modern property built in the 2000s. With an EPC rating of B (83/100), 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 £1185, comprising £856 for heating, £197 for hot water, and £132 for lighting. The property produces 2.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.
How Does 5 Fontmell Close Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 83/100, this St Albans property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £1185 are approximately £615 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. The 119m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². At 2.3 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 AL3 postcode district.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs St Albans
vs AL3
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 83/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 15% nationally
Energy Costs: £730/year more than the St Albans average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
Based on assessment dated 6 Sept 2024
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Property Information
Full Address
5 Fontmell Close
AL3 3HU
St Albans
Property Type
Bungalow
Detached
Construction Age
England and Wales: 2007-2011
Floor Area
119.0 m²
4.0 total rooms
4.0 heated
Tenure
Owner-occupied
Efficiency Score
83 / 100
Potential: 84
CO₂ Emissions
2.3 tonnes/year
19 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
108 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
6 Sept 2024
RHI application
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). Heating costs are £401 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The AL3 postcode district contains over 9200 registered properties. As a modern build, this property benefits from contemporary construction standards and improved energy efficiency requirements.
Location & Nearby Area
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Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
£856.0/yr
Hot Water
£197.0/yr
Save £64/yr
Lighting
100.0% low energy
£132.0/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Windows
Fully double glazed
Floor
Solid, insulated (assumed)
Heating System
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Main Fuel
mains gas (not community)
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
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Average download speed: 69 Mbps
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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.