8 Acorn Grove, Hayes, UB3 5JH

8 Acorn Grove is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Hayes (UB3 5JH). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2020) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, lighting went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Main heating runs on electricity. At 40 m² this is the 10th smallest of 16 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 27–71 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 16 units on file. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Held since November 2002 — that's 24 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1998–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 19.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £217,000 sits 75.7% above the 2002 sale of £123,500. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 80% of similar EPCs).