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5 Forest Road

EN3 6ST

ENFIELD

Current

D

66

Potential

B

83

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in ENFIELD, EN3 6ST. The property offers 104m² (1119 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. With an EPC rating of D (66/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (83/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. 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 £1265, comprising £1028 for heating, £131 for hot water, and £106 for lighting. The property produces 4.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. For landlords: This rental property with a D rating is positioned above the current minimum standard. With proposed changes to require a C rating by 2028, modest improvements now could future-proof your compliance.

How Does 5 Forest Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 66/100, this ENFIELD property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £1265 are approximately £535 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. The 104m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². At 4.0 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 EN3 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property66
Average60
+10% better
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vs ENFIELD

This property66
Average61
+8% better
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vs EN3

This property66
Average61
+8% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 66/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £651/year more than the ENFIELD 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(66 points)

Potential Rating

B(83 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 1 Feb 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

5 Forest Road

EN3 6ST

ENFIELD

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

104.0

6.0 total rooms

6.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (private)

Efficiency Score

66 / 100

Potential: 83

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CO₂ Emissions

4.0 tonnes/year

38 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

214 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

1 Feb 2025

rental

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About ENFIELD

ENFIELD is situated in Hertfordshire, East of England. Properties in ENFIELD have an average EPC rating of D (score 61/100). Heating costs are £414 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The EN3 postcode district contains over 19100 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the ENFIELD area.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1028/yr

Save £268/yr

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Hot Water

£131/yr

Save £46/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£106/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor
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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, no 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

Keys Meadow Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayEN3 6FB

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Freezywater St George's CofE VA Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayEN3 6NR

Last inspected: Jul 2022

Good

Oasis Academy Enfield

Secondary
📍0.4 miles awayEN3 7XH

Last inspected: Jun 2018

Good

Chesterfield Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayEN3 6BG

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

The Lea Valley Academy

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awayEN3 6TW

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

Prince of Wales Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayEN3 6HG

Last inspected: Jun 2021

Good

Ark John Keats Academy

All-through
📍0.7 miles awayEN3 5PA

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Hurst Drive Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayEN8 8DH

Last inspected: Feb 2023

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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Area Safety

Higher Crime465 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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Anti-social behaviour

128 incidents (28%)

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violent crime

115 incidents (25%)

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Public order

35 incidents (8%)

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Vehicle crime

33 incidents (7%)

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Criminal damage

31 incidents (7%)

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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