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Below Average Efficiency — Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

Flat 1 Herald Court, St. Georges Road

GU12 4JL

ALDERSHOT

Current

E

50

Potential

C

76

📅 Upcoming Regulation Change — Plan Ahead

The government has proposed raising the minimum EPC standard to C by 2028 for new rental tenancies and 2030 for all tenancies. This E-rated property would need to improve by two bands to comply. Acting now costs less and avoids deadline pressure.

Now

E

Current rating

Target (2028)

C

Minimum required

Achievable

C

With improvements

Running Costs: How This Property Compares

This Property

£908

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£436

potential per year

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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach C — saving up to £472/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Payback
~9 yrs
Current Costs
£908/yr
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About This E-Rated Property

This semi-detached flat is located in ALDERSHOT, GU12 4JL. The property offers 51m² (549 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. The property has an EPC rating of E (50/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (76/100). The property has modern timber frame or system-built walls, which typically offer good insulation properties when properly maintained. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £908, comprising £593 for heating, £279 for hot water, and £36 for lighting. The property produces 3.1 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

E(50 points)

Achievable Rating

C(76 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 16 Feb 2016

Building Elements — Improvement Opportunities

Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.

🧱 Walls

Timber frame, as built, partial insulation (assumed)

Average

🏗️ Roof

(another dwelling above)

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Good

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, electric

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good

Property Information

📍

Full Address

Flat 1 Herald Court

St. Georges Road

GU12 4JL

ALDERSHOT

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Property Type

Flat

Semi-Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1967-1975

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Floor Area

51.0

3.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

3.1 tonnes/year

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Energy Consumption

357 kWh/m²/year

E-Rated Properties in ALDERSHOT

ALDERSHOT has a mix of older and newer housing stock. E-rated properties in this area typically pre-date modern insulation standards but are strong candidates for improvement — particularly insulation and heating system upgrades, which can lift ratings by two or more bands.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, electric

£593 /yr

Save £327/yr

🚿 Hot Water

£279 /yr

Save £149/yr

💡 Lighting

100.0% low energy

£36 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayGU11 3DD

Last inspected: Sept 2011

Outstanding

St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayGU11 3SS

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

St Michael's Church of England Controlled Infant School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayGU11 3PU

Last inspected: Mar 2015

Outstanding

Talavera Junior School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayGU11 1RG

Last inspected: Nov 2018

Outstanding

Talavera Infant School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayGU11 1RG

Last inspected: May 2022

Good

Park Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayGU11 3SL

Last inspected: May 2019

Good

Alderwood School

All-through
📍0.7 miles awayGU12 4RZ

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

Wellington Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayGU11 1QJ

Last inspected: Nov 2018

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
⬇️

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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