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Energy Performance Certificate

Furniss House, New Inn Road

SG7 5HE

BALDOCK

Current

B

81

Potential

B

87

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in BALDOCK, SG7 5HE. The property offers 672m² (7233 sq ft) of generously-sized living space. With an EPC rating of B (81/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. This property benefits from a air source heat pump system, which can deliver 3-4 units of heat for every unit of electricity used. Heat pumps are eligible for the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, making them increasingly popular for UK homes seeking to reduce carbon emissions. Estimated annual energy costs are £3502, comprising £2819 for heating, £409 for hot water, and £274 for lighting. The property produces 8.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.

How Does Furniss House Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 81/100, this BALDOCK property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Energy costs of £3502 annually are £1702 above the UK average. Improvements could reduce bills significantly. At 672m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). CO2 emissions of 8.9 tonnes/year are above average. Energy improvements could significantly reduce the property's carbon footprint.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the SG7 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property81
Average60
+35% better
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vs BALDOCK

This property81
Average61
+33% better
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vs SG7

This property81
Average60
+35% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 81/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £2771/year more than the BALDOCK 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(81 points)

Potential Rating

B(87 points)

Based on assessment dated 27 Sept 2022

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Property Information

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Full Address

Furniss House

New Inn Road

Hinxworth

SG7 5HE

BALDOCK

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

2022

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Floor Area

672.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

81 / 100

Potential: 87

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CO₂ Emissions

8.9 tonnes/year

13 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

78 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

27 Sept 2022

new dwelling

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About BALDOCK

BALDOCK is situated in Hertfordshire, East of England. Properties in BALDOCK have an average EPC rating of D (score 61/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £2088 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The SG7 postcode district contains over 4800 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric

£2819.0/yr

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Hot Water

£409.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£274.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.20 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.15 W/m-¦K

Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.19 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Heating System

Air source heat pump, underfloor, electric

Good

Main Fuel

Electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff

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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

Ashwell Primary School

Primary
📍2 miles awaySG7 5QL

Last inspected: May 2022

Good

St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold

Primary
📍2.3 miles awaySG5 4DL

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

Dunton CofE VC Lower School

Primary
📍2.5 miles awaySG18 8RN

Last inspected: Jan 2010

Outstanding

Roecroft Lower School

Primary
📍2.7 miles awaySG5 4PF

Last inspected: Dec 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Langford Village Academy

Primary
📍3.2 miles awaySG18 9QA

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Steeple Morden CofE VC Primary School

Primary
📍3.4 miles awaySG8 0PD

Last inspected: May 2022

Good

Stratton Upper School

Secondary
📍3.5 miles awaySG18 8JB

Last inspected: Jun 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Guilden Morden CofE Primary Academy

Primary
📍3.6 miles awaySG8 0JZ

Last inspected: Oct 2019

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

Superfast Broadband

Average download speed: 255 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:255 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:38 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

BTSkyTalkTalkPlusnet

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

Very Low Crime1 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

1 incidents (100%)

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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