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Energy Performance Certificate

5 St. Bernards Road

AL3 5RA

ST. ALBANS

Current

B

90

Potential

B

90

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in ST. ALBANS, AL3 5RA. The property offers 213m² (2293 sq ft) of generously-sized living space. With an EPC rating of B (90/100), 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 £1581, comprising £1089 for heating, £259 for hot water, and £233 for lighting. The property produces 2.1 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 5 St. Bernards Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 90/100, this ST. ALBANS property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. At £1581 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. At 213m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). CO2 emissions of 2.1 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 AL3 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property90
Average60
+50% better
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vs ST. ALBANS

This property90
Average62
+45% better
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vs AL3

This property90
Average59
+53% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 90/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £834/year more than the ST. ALBANS average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

B(90 points)

Potential Rating

B(90 points)

Based on assessment dated 20 Mar 2023

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Property Information

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Full Address

5 St. Bernards Road

AL3 5RA

ST. ALBANS

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

2022

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Floor Area

213.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

90 / 100

Potential: 90

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CO₂ Emissions

2.1 tonnes/year

10 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

54 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

20 Mar 2023

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 D (score 62/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £342 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The AL3 postcode district contains over 9200 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas

£1089.0/yr

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Hot Water

£259.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£233.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.24 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.14 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.14 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Heating System

Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

Gas: mains gas

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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

Maple Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayAL1 3SW

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

Alban City School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayAL1 3RR

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayAL3 5NL

Last inspected: Oct 2023

Good

Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayAL1 4AP

Last inspected: Jan 2022

Good

Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayAL3 5RL
?Not yet rated

Loreto College

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awayAL1 3RQ

Last inspected: May 2013

Outstanding

Bernards Heath Junior School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayAL3 5HP

Last inspected: Dec 2009

Outstanding

St Albans Girls' School

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awayAL3 6DB

Last inspected: Jan 2013

Outstanding

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.

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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