What is the average EPC rating in AL3 5?

The average EPC rating in AL3 5 is band D. This is based on 2,588 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in St Albans.

How many properties in AL3 5 need energy improvements?

58% of properties in AL3 5 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 42% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.

What EPC improvements are commonly recommended in AL3?

The most frequently recommended improvements in AL3 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (8,753 properties), solar water heating (7,666 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (6,057 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

Postcode sector

EPC ratings in AL3 5

2,588 properties in AL3 5 have EPC certificates, with an average rating of D—matching the AL3 average. 58% of homes are rated D-G. This sector is part of AL3 in St Albans. Enter your postcode below to see your property's full EPC report and improvement recommendations.

Average band

Total properties

2,588

Band A-C

42%

Higher efficiency homes

Band D-G

58%

Homes needing improvement

EPC distribution

Percentage of properties in each EPC band across AL3 5.

A0%

B6%

C36%

D39%

E16%

F2%

G0%

Energy efficiency in AL3 5 is typical for the AL3 area. There are opportunities for improvement across various property types.

Recent EPCs

Anonymised sample of recent certificates for this sector.

Address	Type	Rating	Date	View
Harpenden Road House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Folly Avenue House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Beech Road House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Beech Road House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report
Artisan Crescent Flat•1 months ago	Flat	C	1 months ago	View report
Carlisle Avenue House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Everlasting Lane House•1 months ago	House	D	1 months ago	View report
Townsend Drive House•1 months ago	House	E	1 months ago	View report
Batchwood Drive House•1 months ago	House	A	1 months ago	View report
Beech Road House•1 months ago	House	C	1 months ago	View report

Common improvements in AL3

These upgrades are frequently recommended for properties in this area.

1
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp
8753 occurrences · Code M
2
Solar water heating
7666 occurrences · Code L
3
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
6057 occurrences · Code H
4
Internal or external wall insulation
3245 occurrences · Code C
5
Floor insulation (solid floor)
3007 occurrences · Code E

Helpful guides

Frequently asked questions about AL3 5

: The average EPC rating in AL3 5 is band D. This is based on 2,588 properties with EPC certificates in this postcode sector, located in St Albans.
: 58% of properties in AL3 5 are rated D-G and could benefit from energy efficiency improvements. 42% are already rated A-C, indicating good energy performance.
: The most frequently recommended improvements in AL3 are solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kwp (8,753 properties), solar water heating (7,666 properties), and low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (6,057 properties). The specific recommendations vary based on each property's current features.

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