Energy Performance Certificate
Hazelwood Cottage, Church Road
CM22 7TS
BISHOP'S STORTFORD
Current
B
87
Potential
B
89
At a Glance
About This Property
This semi-detached house is located in BISHOP'S STORTFORD, CM22 7TS. The property offers 116m² (1249 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a modern property built in the 2000s. With an EPC rating of B (87/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. Heating is provided by oil-fired central heating. While effective, oil prices can be volatile and the system produces higher carbon emissions than gas or heat pumps. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. 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 £940, comprising £629 for heating, £210 for hot water, and £101 for lighting. The property produces 2.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.
How Does Hazelwood Cottage Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 87/100, this BISHOP'S STORTFORD property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £940 are approximately £860 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. The 116m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². At 2.6 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 CM22 postcode district.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs BISHOP'S STORTFORD
vs CM22
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 87/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 15% nationally
Energy Costs: £175/year more than the BISHOP'S STORTFORD average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
Based on assessment dated 25 Jul 2022
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Property Information
Full Address
Hazelwood Cottage
Church Road
Great Hallingbury
CM22 7TS
BISHOP'S STORTFORD
Property Type
House
Semi-Detached
Construction Age
England and Wales: 2007-2011
Floor Area
116.0 m²
5.0 total rooms
5.0 heated
Tenure
Rented (private)
Efficiency Score
87 / 100
Potential: 89
CO₂ Emissions
2.6 tonnes/year
23 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
165 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
25 Jul 2022
rental
About BISHOP'S STORTFORD
BISHOP'S STORTFORD is situated in Essex, East of England. Properties in BISHOP'S STORTFORD have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. The CM22 postcode district contains over 5000 registered properties. As a modern build, this property benefits from contemporary construction standards and improved energy efficiency requirements.
Location & Nearby Area
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Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Boiler and underfloor heating, electric, Room heaters, wood logs
£629.0/yr
Hot Water
£210.0/yr
Save £82/yr
Lighting
100.0% low energy
£101.0/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Windows
Fully double glazed
Floor
Solid, insulated (assumed)
Heating System
Boiler and underfloor heating, electric, Room heaters, wood logs
Main Fuel
electricity (not community)
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
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View UK Property Insights →Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
Thorn Grove Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: May 2019
Summercroft Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Dec 2022
Birchwood High School
SecondaryLast inspected: Jun 2019
The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College
SecondaryHockerill Anglo-European College
SecondaryLast inspected: Jun 2022
All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery, Bishop's Stortford
PrimaryLast inspected: Mar 2023
The Bishop's Stortford High School
SecondaryLast inspected: May 2023
Little Hallingbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jul 2019
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: 478 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 very low crime levels
Most Common Incidents
April 2026Theft
5 incidents (63%)
Vehicle crime
3 incidents (38%)
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.