Energy Performance Certificate
Flat 36, Abbott House, Abbey View
AL1 2PS
ST. ALBANS
Current
D
56
Potential
D
56
At a Glance
About This Property
This detached flat is located in ST. ALBANS, AL1 2PS. The property offers 42m² (452 sq ft) of compact living space. With an EPC rating of D (56/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. Underfloor heating provides even heat distribution and works particularly well with heat pumps due to the lower water temperatures required. Estimated annual energy costs are £757, comprising £501 for heating, £220 for hot water, and £36 for lighting. The property produces 2.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.
How Does Flat 36, Abbott House Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 56/100, this ST. ALBANS property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £757 are approximately £1043 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. With 42m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². At 2.4 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 AL1 postcode district.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs ST. ALBANS
vs AL1
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 56/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 55% nationally
Energy Costs: £10/year more than the ST. ALBANS average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
Based on assessment dated 14 Aug 2018
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Property Information
Full Address
Flat 36, Abbott House
Abbey View
Everard Close
AL1 2PS
ST. ALBANS
Property Type
Flat
Detached
Construction Age
NO DATA!
Floor Area
42.0 m²
NaN total rooms
NaN heated
Tenure
unknown
Efficiency Score
56 / 100
Potential: 56
CO₂ Emissions
2.4 tonnes/year
56 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
334 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
14 Aug 2018
new dwelling
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). Heating costs are £246 below the ST. ALBANS average, offering good value. The AL1 postcode district contains over 15000 registered properties.
Location & Nearby Area
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Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Electric underfloor heating
£501.0/yr
Hot Water
£220.0/yr
Lighting
100.0% low energy
£36.0/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Average thermal transmittance 0.57 W/m-¦K
Roof
Average thermal transmittance 0.24 W/m-¦K
Windows
High performance glazing
Floor
(other premises below)
Heating System
Electric underfloor heating
Main Fuel
Electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
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Average download speed: 69 Mbps
Download Speed
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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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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.
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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.