Energy Performance Certificate
5 St. Marks Close
SG5 1UR
HITCHIN
Current
F
22
Potential
C
79
This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run
This Property
£7,562
estimated per year
UK Average
£1,800
per year
After Improvements
£2,095
potential per year
This property costs approximately £5,762 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £5,467 annually.
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£7,500
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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?
This detached house is located in HITCHIN, SG5 1UR. The property offers 192m² (2067 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 9 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. Currently rated F (22/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (79/100). 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 £7562, comprising £6256 for heating, £1127 for hot water, and £179 for lighting. The property produces 13.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Achievable Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 17 May 2024
What's Causing the Poor Energy Rating?
The EPC assessor rated each element of this property. Poor and average ratings are the biggest opportunities for improvement.
🧱 Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
🏗️ Roof
Pitched, insulated at rafters
🪟 Windows
Fully double glazed
📦 Floor
Solid, no insulation (assumed)
🔥 Heating
No system present: electric heaters assumed
🚿 Hot Water
NaN
💡 Lighting
100.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Property Information
Full Address
5 St. Marks Close
SG5 1UR
HITCHIN
Property Type
House
Detached
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1967-1975
Floor Area
192.0 m²
9.0 total rooms
CO₂ Emissions
13.0 tonnes/year
66 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
389 kWh/m²/year
F-Rated Properties in HITCHIN
HITCHIN properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (SG5) that have undergone improvement works have seen significant increases in EPC ratings and corresponding reductions in energy bills.
Location & Nearby Area
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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential
🔥 Heating
No system present: electric heaters assumed
£6256 /yr
Save £4547/yr with improvements
🚿 Hot Water
£1127 /yr
Save £920/yr with improvements
💡 Lighting
100.0% low energy
£179 /yr
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Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
Oughton Primary and Nursery School
PrimaryLast inspected: Mar 2023
Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy
PrimaryLast inspected: Jan 2019
The Priory School
SecondaryLast inspected: Oct 2022
Strathmore Infant and Nursery School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jun 2023
Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School
PrimaryLast inspected: Oct 2023
Hitchin Boys' School
SecondaryLast inspected: Sept 2021
Our Lady Catholic Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jul 2022
Hitchin Girls' School
SecondaryLast inspected: Jun 2013
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.
Broadband & Connectivity
Average download speed: 500 Mbps
Download Speed
Upload Speed
Available Providers
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
The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels
Most Common Incidents
April 2026violent crime
47 incidents (31%)
Anti-social behaviour
41 incidents (27%)
Criminal damage
13 incidents (8%)
Shoplifting
13 incidents (8%)
Theft
11 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.
Data Sources: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Police.uk crime statistics.
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