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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

13, Brook Lane, Flitton

MK45 5EJ

BEDFORD

Current

F

37

Potential

C

80

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,836

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£814

potential per year

This property costs approximately £36 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £1,022 annually.

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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Free

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a C rating — saving up to £1,022 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Air Source Heat Pump

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External Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Very Poor. External insulation can dramatically cut heat loss.

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached house is located in BEDFORD, MK45 5EJ. The property offers 110m² (1184 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. Currently rated F (37/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (80/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs £8,000-£14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. The loft insulation is rated very good, meeting or exceeding the recommended 270mm depth for optimal thermal performance. Double glazing is installed, though the efficiency rating suggests older units. Modern low-E double glazing can be up to 40% more efficient than units installed before 2002. Estimated annual energy costs are £1836, comprising £1486 for heating, £249 for hot water, and £101 for lighting. The property produces 8.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

F(37 points)

Achievable Rating

C(80 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 26 Jun 2014

What's Causing the Poor Energy Rating?

The EPC assessor rated each element of this property. Poor and average ratings are the biggest opportunities for improvement.

🧱 Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

Pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation

Very Good

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Poor

💡 Lighting

40.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets

Average

Property Information

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Full Address

13, Brook Lane

Flitton

MK45 5EJ

BEDFORD

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

110.0

6.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

8.3 tonnes/year

75 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

387 kWh/m²/year

F-Rated Properties in BEDFORD

BEDFORD properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (MK45) that have undergone improvement works have seen significant increases in EPC ratings and corresponding reductions in energy bills.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1486 /yr

Save £822/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£249 /yr

Save £162/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

40.0% low energy

£101 /yr

Save £38/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Greenfield CofE VC Lower School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayMK45 5ES
?Not yet rated

Maulden Lower School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayMK45 2AU

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Pulloxhill Lower School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayMK45 5HN

Last inspected: Sept 2013

Outstanding

Silsoe CofE VC Lower School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayMK45 4GP

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Kingsmoor Lower School

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayMK45 1EY

Last inspected: Feb 2020

Good

Redborne Upper School and Community College

Secondary
📍1.7 miles awayMK45 2NU

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Russell Lower School

Primary
📍1.8 miles awayMK45 2TD

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Flitwick Lower School

Primary
📍1.8 miles awayMK45 1LU

Last inspected: Apr 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
⬇️

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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Area Safety

Very Low Crime4 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

2 incidents (50%)

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Anti-social behaviour

1 incidents (25%)

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Drugs

1 incidents (25%)

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.

Data Sources: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Police.uk crime statistics.

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