What energy rating does Oak Lodge, The Studio, HR2 9RT have?

The current EPC rating for Oak Lodge, The Studio, HR2 9RT is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in August 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2009 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is Oak Lodge, The Studio, HR2 9RT?

Oak Lodge, The Studio, HR2 9RT has a recorded floor area of 26 m² (280 sq ft). That makes it about 75% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in HR2 9RT. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Oak Lodge, The Studio, HR2 9RT use?

The latest EPC at Oak Lodge, The Studio, HR2 9RT records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is Oak Lodge, The Studio, HR2 9RT in?

Oak Lodge, The Studio, HR2 9RT sits in Belmont, Hereford, Hereford. It falls within the HR2 postcode district.

Is Oak Lodge, The Studio, HR2 9RT in a safe area?

Police records around Oak Lodge, The Studio, HR2 9RT show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 55% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Oak Lodge, The Studio, HR2 9RT?

The closest primary school to Oak Lodge, The Studio, HR2 9RT is Marlbrook Primary School (1.7km), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Hereford Church of England Academy (1.4km).

What is the nearest station to Oak Lodge, The Studio, HR2 9RT?

The closest bus stop to Oak Lodge, The Studio, HR2 9RT is Haywood Turn, 440m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Oak Lodge, The Studio, Belmont, Hereford, HR2 9RT

Property type

Detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

26 m²

280 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Oak Lodge

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

Oak Lodge is a detached house in Belmont, Hereford, Hereford (HR2 9RT). It has a recorded floor area of 26 m² (around 280 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1996-2002. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in October 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, lighting went from Very Poor to Average and main heating went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 26 m² it sits well below the postcode median (86 m² across 10 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode.

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Oak Lodge ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Aug 2025

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

0.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2019from Oct 2009

EPC improved fromE52toF28

Heating System

UnderfloorRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Hot Water

InstantaneousImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2023from Dec 2019

EPC improved fromF28toE42

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Aug 2025from Mar 2023

EPC improved fromE42toC75

Heating System

Room HeatersHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SinglePartial Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

100%78%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (30 kWp) installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Oak Lodge, The Studio, Belmont, Hereford, HR2 9RT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Oak Lodge has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

4 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Oak Lodge has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£184,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in HR2 9RT: £325,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in HR2 9RT

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Hereford district page.

Full Hereford report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Haywood Turn — bus stop.

Closest school

1.4 km

The Hereford Church of England Academy. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HR2 9RT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for HR2 9RT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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