The government has proposed raising the minimum EPC standard to C by 2028 for new rental tenancies and 2030 for all tenancies. This E-rated property would need to improve by two bands to comply. Acting now costs less and avoids deadline pressure.
Now
E
Current rating
Target (2028)
C
Minimum required
Achievable
C
With improvements
This Property
£1,994
estimated per year
UK Average
£1,800
per year
After Improvements
£1,317
potential per year
This property costs approximately £194 more per year than the UK average. Improvements could save up to £677 annually.
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This detached house is located in BEDFORD, MK45 5HG. The property offers 132m² (1421 sq ft) of spacious living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. The property has an EPC rating of E (45/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (73/100). Heating is provided by oil-fired central heating. While effective, oil prices can be volatile and the system produces higher carbon emissions than gas or heat pumps. The roof space has been converted to living space, with insulation between the rafters. 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 £1994, comprising £1625 for heating, £250 for hot water, and £119 for lighting. The property produces 9.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.
Current Rating
Achievable Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 1 Apr 2014
Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.
🧱 Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
🏗️ Roof
Roof room(s), limited insulation (assumed)
🪟 Windows
Mostly double glazing
📦 Floor
Solid, no insulation (assumed)
🔥 Heating
Boiler and radiators, oil
🚿 Hot Water
NaN
💡 Lighting
23.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 23% of fixed outlets
Full Address
15, Tyburn Lane
Pulloxhill
MK45 5HG
BEDFORD
Property Type
House
Detached
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1967-1975
Floor Area
132.0 m²
7.0 total rooms
CO₂ Emissions
9.5 tonnes/year
Energy Consumption
282 kWh/m²/year
BEDFORD has a mix of older and newer housing stock. E-rated properties in this area typically pre-date modern insulation standards but are strong candidates for improvement — particularly insulation and heating system upgrades, which can lift ratings by two or more bands.
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🔥 Heating
Boiler and radiators, oil
£1625 /yr
Save £497/yr
🚿 Hot Water
£250 /yr
Save £128/yr
💡 Lighting
23.0% low energy
£119 /yr
Save £52/yr
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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.
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Average download speed: 165 Mbps
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The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences very low crime levels
violent crime
3 incidents (75%)
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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