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Energy Performance Certificate

12, Beech Road, Flitwick

MK45 1LR

BEDFORD

Current

D

67

Potential

B

84

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in BEDFORD, MK45 1LR. The property offers 108m² (1163 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. With an EPC rating of D (67/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (84/100). 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 £950, comprising £658 for heating, £158 for hot water, and £134 for lighting. The property produces 4.1 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. The property last sold in December 2024 for £450,000.

How Does 12, Beech Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 67/100, this BEDFORD property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £950 are approximately £850 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. The 108m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². At 4.1 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 MK45 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property67
Average60
+12% better
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vs BEDFORD

This property67
Average65
+3% better
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vs MK45

This property67
Average64
+5% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 67/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £289/year more than the BEDFORD average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(67 points)

Potential Rating

B(84 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 12 Jan 2017

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Property Information

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Full Address

12, Beech Road

Flitwick

MK45 1LR

BEDFORD

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1930-1949

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Floor Area

108.0

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

67 / 100

Potential: 84

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CO₂ Emissions

4.1 tonnes/year

38 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

217 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

12 Jan 2017

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). The MK45 postcode district contains over 15700 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the BEDFORD area.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£450,000

13 December 2024

Type: Semi-Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£658.0/yr

Save £119/yr

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Hot Water

£158.0/yr

Save £80/yr

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Lighting

0.0% low energy

£134.0/yr

Save £67/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation

Average
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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

No low energy lighting

Very Poor
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Kingsmoor Lower School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayMK45 1EY

Last inspected: Feb 2020

Good

Flitwick Lower School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayMK45 1LU

Last inspected: Apr 2023

Good

Templefield Lower School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayMK45 1AJ

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Greenfield CofE VC Lower School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayMK45 5ES
?Not yet rated

Redborne Upper School and Community College

Secondary
📍1.3 miles awayMK45 2NU

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Westoning Lower School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayMK45 5JH
?Not yet rated

Pulloxhill Lower School

Primary
📍1.7 miles awayMK45 5HN

Last inspected: Sept 2013

Outstanding

The Firs Lower School

Primary
📍1.8 miles awayMK45 2QR

Last inspected: Mar 2023

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

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

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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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.

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