Energy Performance Certificate
Valentine Cottage, West Road
SG19 3JT
SANDY
Current
B
82
Potential
B
82
At a Glance
About This Property
This detached house is located in SANDY, SG19 3JT. The property offers 237.88m² (2561 sq ft) of generously-sized living space. With an EPC rating of B (82/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £838, comprising £650 for heating, £100 for hot water, and £88 for lighting. The property produces 4.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home.
How Does Valentine Cottage Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 82/100, this SANDY property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £838 are approximately £962 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 237.88m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 4.0 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 SG19 postcode district.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs SANDY
vs SG19
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 82/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 15% nationally
Energy Costs: £98/year more than the SANDY average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
Based on assessment dated 11 Jan 2012
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Property Information
Full Address
Valentine Cottage
West Road
Gamlingay
SG19 3JT
SANDY
Property Type
House
Detached
Construction Age
NO DATA!
Floor Area
237.88 m²
NaN total rooms
NaN heated
Efficiency Score
82 / 100
Potential: 82
CO₂ Emissions
4.0 tonnes/year
17 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
89 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
11 Jan 2012
new dwelling
About SANDY
SANDY is situated in Hertfordshire, East of England. Properties in SANDY have an average EPC rating of D (score 62/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. The SG19 postcode district contains over 8300 registered properties.
Location & Nearby Area
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Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas
£650.0/yr
Hot Water
£100.0/yr
Lighting
83.0% low energy
£88.0/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Average thermal transmittance 0.18 W/m?K
Roof
Average thermal transmittance 0.18 W/m?K
Windows
Fully double glazed
Floor
Average thermal transmittance 0.22 W/m?K
Heating System
Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas
Main Fuel
mains gas - this is for backwards compatibility only and should not be used
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 90% of fixed outlets
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View UK Property Insights →Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
Gamlingay Village Primary
PrimaryLast inspected: Mar 2019
Potton Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Mar 2020
Everton Heath Primary School
PrimarySutton CofE VA Lower School
PrimaryLast inspected: Sept 2021
Wrestlingworth CofE VC Lower School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jun 2008
Barnabas Oley CofE Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Nov 2018
Sandy Secondary School
SecondaryLast inspected: Jan 2023
Robert Peel Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Mar 2020
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: 500 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 2026Anti-social behaviour
5 incidents (33%)
violent crime
5 incidents (33%)
Criminal damage
4 incidents (27%)
Vehicle crime
1 incidents (7%)
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.
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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.