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Energy Performance Certificate

1, Top End, Renhold

MK41 0LR

BEDFORD

Current

C

69

Potential

C

70

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in BEDFORD, MK41 0LR. The property offers 148.39m² (1597 sq ft) of spacious living space with 8 habitable rooms. It is a 1990s-era home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (69/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. 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 £1478, comprising £1224 for heating, £95 for hot water, and £159 for lighting. The property produces 7.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home.

How Does 1, Top End Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 69/100, this BEDFORD property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. At £1478 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. At 148.39m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). CO2 emissions of 7.9 tonnes/year are above average. Energy improvements could significantly reduce the property's carbon footprint.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the MK41 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property69
Average60
+15% better
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vs BEDFORD

This property69
Average65
+6% better
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vs MK41

This property69
Average61
+13% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 69/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £817/year more than the BEDFORD average

Energy Efficiency Rating

📊 Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
C69-80
Current
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

C(69 points)

Potential Rating

C(70 points)

Based on assessment dated 28 Nov 2011

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Property Information

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Full Address

1, Top End

Renhold

MK41 0LR

BEDFORD

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1991-1995

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Floor Area

148.39

8.0 total rooms

8.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

69 / 100

Potential: 70

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CO₂ Emissions

7.9 tonnes/year

32 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

168 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

28 Nov 2011

marketed sale

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About BEDFORD

BEDFORD is situated in Milton Keynes, South East. Properties in BEDFORD have an average EPC rating of D (score 65/100). Heating costs are £563 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The MK41 postcode district contains over 12700 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1224.0/yr

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Hot Water

£95.0/yr

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Lighting

17.0% low energy

£159.0/yr

Save £72/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Roof room(s), insulated (assumed)

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets

Poor
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Renhold VC Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayMK41 0LU

Last inspected: Feb 2020

Good

Putnoe Primary School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayMK41 0DH

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

Ravensden CofE Primary Academy

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayMK44 2RW

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

Mark Rutherford School

Secondary
📍1.4 miles awayMK41 8PX

Last inspected: Jun 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Wilden CofE VA Primary School

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayMK44 2PB

Last inspected: Jul 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Goldington Green Academy

Primary
📍1.8 miles awayMK41 0DP

Last inspected: Jul 2019

Good

The Hills Academy

Primary
📍2.1 miles awayMK41 9AT

Last inspected: Feb 2020

Good

Hazeldene School

Primary
📍2.1 miles awayMK41 9AT

Last inspected: Feb 2019

Good

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.

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Broadband & Connectivity

Superfast Broadband

Average download speed: 161 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:161 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:24 Mbps
Maximum:50 Mbps

Available Providers

BTSkyTalkTalkPlusnet

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

Very Low Crime10 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences very low crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

4 incidents (40%)

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Anti-social behaviour

2 incidents (20%)

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Vehicle crime

2 incidents (20%)

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Public order

1 incidents (10%)

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Robbery

1 incidents (10%)

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.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

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.

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