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Below Average Efficiency — Improvements Recommended

Energy Performance Certificate

15, Tyburn Lane, Pulloxhill

MK45 5HG

BEDFORD

Current

E

45

Potential

C

73

📅 Upcoming Regulation Change — Plan Ahead

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

Running Costs: How This Property Compares

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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How to Improve This E-Rated Property to a C

With targeted upgrades, this property could reach C — saving up to £677/year and meeting the proposed 2028 rental standard. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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EA
26,000
Property Value Boost
Investment
£22,500
Payback
~11 yrs
Current Costs
£1,994/yr
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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated Poor. Quickest payback of any upgrade — top up to 270mm.

Save £200/yrPayback: ~5 years+3 EPC points
£1,000
Cost
2
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£11,000
Cost
3
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Air Source Heat Pump

Ultra-efficient heating with £7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

Save £677/yrPayback: ~5 years+10 EPC points
🏛️ £7,500 BUS Grant Available
£3,500
£11,000
Cost
4
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Double Glazing

Your windows are rated Poor. Modern A-rated double glazing reduces drafts and heat loss.

Save £150/yrPayback: ~47 years+2 EPC points
£7,000
Cost

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About This E-Rated Property

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.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

E(45 points)

Achievable Rating

C(73 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 1 Apr 2014

Building Elements — Improvement Opportunities

Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.

🧱 Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Good

🏗️ Roof

Roof room(s), limited insulation (assumed)

Poor

🪟 Windows

Mostly double glazing

Poor

📦 Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Boiler and radiators, oil

Average

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Average

💡 Lighting

23.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 23% of fixed outlets

Poor

Property Information

📍

Full Address

15, Tyburn Lane

Pulloxhill

MK45 5HG

BEDFORD

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Property Type

House

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: 1967-1975

📐

Floor Area

132.0

7.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

9.5 tonnes/year

📊

Energy Consumption

282 kWh/m²/year

E-Rated Properties in BEDFORD

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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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 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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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Pulloxhill Lower School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayMK45 5HN

Last inspected: Sept 2013

Outstanding

Greenfield CofE VC Lower School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayMK45 5ES
?Not yet rated

Silsoe CofE VC Lower School

Primary
📍1.4 miles awayMK45 4GP

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Kingsmoor Lower School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayMK45 1EY

Last inspected: Feb 2020

Good

Flitwick Lower School

Primary
📍1.8 miles awayMK45 1LU

Last inspected: Apr 2023

Good

Westoning Lower School

Primary
📍1.8 miles awayMK45 5JH
?Not yet rated

Templefield Lower School

Primary
📍2 miles awayMK45 1AJ

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Harlington Upper School

Secondary
📍2.2 miles awayLU5 6NX

Last inspected: Mar 2018

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: 165 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:165 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
⬆️

Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:25 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 Crime4 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
📊

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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