Energy Performance Certificate
The Nook Barn, North Road
SG7 5DW
BALDOCK
Current
B
81
Potential
B
87
At a Glance
About This Property
This detached house is located in BALDOCK, SG7 5DW. The property offers 212m² (2282 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 7 habitable rooms. 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 ground 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 property has modern timber frame or system-built walls, which typically offer good insulation properties when properly maintained. The roof space has been converted to living space, with insulation between the rafters. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £874, comprising £682 for heating, £100 for hot water, and £92 for lighting. The property produces 3.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.
How Does The Nook Barn Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 81/100, this BALDOCK property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £874 are approximately £926 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 212m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 3.0 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 SG7 postcode district.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs BALDOCK
vs SG7
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: £143/year more than the BALDOCK average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
Based on assessment dated 5 Mar 2015
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Property Information
Full Address
The Nook Barn
North Road
SG7 5DW
BALDOCK
Property Type
House
Detached
Construction Age
INVALID!
Floor Area
212.0 m²
7.0 total rooms
7.0 heated
Tenure
owner-occupied
Efficiency Score
81 / 100
Potential: 87
CO₂ Emissions
3.0 tonnes/year
14 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
82 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
5 Mar 2015
FiT application
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. The SG7 postcode district contains over 4800 registered properties.
Location & Nearby Area
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Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Ground source heat pump, underfloor, electric
£682.0/yr
Hot Water
£100.0/yr
Lighting
100.0% low energy
£92.0/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Roof
Roof room(s), insulated (assumed)
Windows
Fully double glazed
Floor
Solid, insulated
Heating System
Ground source heat pump, underfloor, electric
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
Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Dec 2022
Hartsfield Junior Mixed and Infant School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jan 2020
The Knights Templar School
SecondaryLast inspected: Apr 2023
St John Roman Catholic Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Mar 2023
The Grange Academy
PrimaryLast inspected: Jan 2022
St Mary's Infants' School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jun 2023
St Mary's Junior Mixed School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jul 2022
Northfields Infants and Nursery School
PrimaryLast inspected: Dec 2022
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: 49 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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Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.