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Saven End Lodge, Saven End

CM23 1HJ

Bishops Stortford

Current

D

62

Potential

C

74

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in Bishops Stortford, CM23 1HJ. The property offers 115m² (1238 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. With an EPC rating of D (62/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (74/100). 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. The loft insulation is rated very good, meeting or exceeding the recommended 270mm depth for optimal thermal performance. Estimated annual energy costs are £2198, comprising £1603 for heating, £519 for hot water, and £76 for lighting. The property produces 1.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home. For landlords: This rental property with a D rating is positioned above the current minimum standard. With proposed changes to require a C rating by 2028, modest improvements now could future-proof your compliance.

How Does Saven End Lodge Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 62/100, this Bishops Stortford property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £2198 are close to the UK average. The 115m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². CO2 emissions of 1.2 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the CM23 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property62
Average60
+3% better
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vs Bishops Stortford

This property62
Average84
-26% below
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vs CM23

This property62
Average65
-5% below

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 62/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £1811/year more than the Bishops Stortford average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(62 points)

Potential Rating

C(74 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 22 Oct 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

Saven End Lodge

Saven End

Farnham

CM23 1HJ

Bishops Stortford

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

115.0

6.0 total rooms

6.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (private)

Efficiency Score

62 / 100

Potential: 74

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CO₂ Emissions

1.2 tonnes/year

10 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

105 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

22 Oct 2025

rental

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About Bishops Stortford

Bishops Stortford is situated in Essex, East of England. Properties in Bishops Stortford have an average EPC rating of B (score 84/100). There is potential to improve this property's energy efficiency to match local standards. Heating costs are £1216 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The CM23 postcode district contains over 15700 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, radiators, electric

£1603.0/yr

Save £327/yr

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Hot Water

£519.0/yr

Save £123/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£76.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Solid brick, with internal insulation

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation

Very Good
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Windows

Full secondary glazing

Poor
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Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Air source heat pump, radiators, electric

Average

Main Fuel

electricity (not community)

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Lighting

Good lighting efficiency

Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Farnham Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayCM23 1HR

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

Manuden Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayCM23 1DE

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Avanti Meadows Primary School

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayCM23 1FQ
?Not yet rated

Avanti Grange Secondary School

Secondary
📍1.5 miles awayCM23 2BD
?Not yet rated

Avanti Brook Primary School

Primary
📍1.9 miles awayCM23 2UW
?Not yet rated

Bentfield Primary School and Nursery

Primary
📍2 miles awayCM24 8DX

Last inspected: Apr 2018

Good

Northgate Primary School

Primary
📍2.1 miles awayCM23 2RL
?Not yet rated

Magna Carta Primary Academy

Primary
📍2.2 miles awayCM24 8JP

Last inspected: Jul 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

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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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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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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