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5 Kendall Close

AL7 4EW

WELWYN GARDEN CITY

Current

A

92

Potential

A

95

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced bungalow is located in WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL7 4EW. The property offers 60m² (646 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. With an EPC rating of A (92/100), 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 £676, comprising £484 for heating, £124 for hot water, and £68 for lighting. The property produces 0.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.

How Does 5 Kendall Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 92/100, this WELWYN GARDEN CITY property is outstanding, placing it in the top 3% of UK homes. Annual energy costs of £676 are approximately £1124 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. With 60m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². CO2 emissions of 0.5 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 AL7 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property92
Average60
+53% better
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vs WELWYN GARDEN CITY

This property92
Average65
+42% better
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vs AL7

This property92
Average65
+42% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 92/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 97% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 3% nationally

Energy Costs: £107/year more than the WELWYN GARDEN CITY 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(92 points)

Potential Rating

A(95 points)

Based on assessment dated 12 Jun 2024

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Property Information

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Full Address

5 Kendall Close

AL7 4EW

WELWYN GARDEN CITY

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Property Type

Bungalow

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1983-1990

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Floor Area

60.0

3.0 total rooms

3.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (social)

Efficiency Score

92 / 100

Potential: 95

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CO₂ Emissions

0.5 tonnes/year

9 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

46 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

12 Jun 2024

rental

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About WELWYN GARDEN CITY

WELWYN GARDEN CITY is situated in Hertfordshire, East of England. Properties in WELWYN GARDEN CITY have an average EPC rating of D (score 65/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. The AL7 postcode district contains over 13600 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£484.0/yr

Save £35/yr

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Hot Water

£124.0/yr

Save £40/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£68.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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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

Creswick Primary & Nursery School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayAL7 4FL

Last inspected: Dec 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Our Lady Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayAL7 3TF

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

Holwell Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayAL7 3RP

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Commonswood Primary & Nursery School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayAL7 4RU

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Peartree Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayAL7 3XW
?Not yet rated

Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayAL7 3JP

Last inspected: Mar 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

The Ryde School

Primary
📍1 miles awayAL9 5DR

Last inspected: Mar 2018

Good

Stanborough School

Secondary
📍1.1 miles awayAL8 6YR

Last inspected: Jan 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 Crime170 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

66 incidents (39%)

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Anti-social behaviour

39 incidents (23%)

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Criminal damage

18 incidents (11%)

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Shoplifting

9 incidents (5%)

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Public order

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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