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Energy Performance Certificate

12 Cherry Blossom Close

MK45 4FL

BEDFORD

Current

C

74

Potential

C

76

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached flat is located in BEDFORD, MK45 4FL. The property offers 9.6m² (103 sq ft) of compact living space. The property holds an EPC rating of C (74/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £478, comprising £338 for heating, £78 for hot water, and £62 for lighting. The property produces 2.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in August 2018 for £272,500.

How Does 12 Cherry Blossom Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 74/100, this BEDFORD property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £478 are approximately £1322 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. With 9.6m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². At 2.4 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 property74
Average60
+23% better
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vs BEDFORD

This property74
Average65
+14% better
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vs MK45

This property74
Average64
+16% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 74/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £183/year less 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(74 points)

Potential Rating

C(76 points)

Based on assessment dated 27 Feb 2009

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Property Information

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Full Address

12 Cherry Blossom Close

MK45 4FL

BEDFORD

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Property Type

Flat

Detached

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Construction Age

NO DATA!

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Floor Area

9.6

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

Efficiency Score

74 / 100

Potential: 76

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CO₂ Emissions

2.4 tonnes/year

0 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

217 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

27 Feb 2009

new dwelling

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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 £323 below the BEDFORD average, offering good value. The MK45 postcode district contains over 15700 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£272,500

20 August 2018

Type: Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

SAP05:Main-Heating

£338.0/yr

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Hot Water

£78.0/yr

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Lighting

4.0% low energy

£62.0/yr

Save £27/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.30 W/m²K

Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.16 W/m²K

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.25 W/m²K

Good
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Heating System

SAP05:Main-Heating

Main Fuel

mains gas - this is for backwards compatibility only and should not be used

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 25% fixed outlets

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Silsoe CofE VC Lower School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayMK45 4GP

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Pulloxhill Lower School

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayMK45 5HN

Last inspected: Sept 2013

Outstanding

Greenfield CofE VC Lower School

Primary
📍1.6 miles awayMK45 5ES
?Not yet rated

St Mary's VA CofE Lower School

Primary
📍1.7 miles awayMK45 4BE

Last inspected: Sept 2021

Good

Gravenhurst Academy

Primary
📍1.9 miles awayMK45 4HY
?Not yet rated

Maulden Lower School

Primary
📍2.1 miles awayMK45 2AU

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Kingsmoor Lower School

Primary
📍2.6 miles awayMK45 1EY

Last inspected: Feb 2020

Good

Shillington Lower School

Primary
📍2.7 miles awaySG5 3NX

Last inspected: Jul 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: 452 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:452 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:181 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.

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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