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16 Lenborough Road

MK18 1DJ

BUCKINGHAM

Current

F

37

Potential

B

88

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

ยฃ2,840

estimated per year

UK Average

ยฃ1,800

per year

After Improvements

ยฃ980

potential per year

This property costs approximately ยฃ1,040 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to ยฃ1,860 annually.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Government Grants Available for This Property

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ยฃ7,500

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a B rating โ€” saving up to ยฃ1,860 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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๐Ÿ’ฐ Save ยฃ3,610/year

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Fโ†’A
+ยฃ32,500
Property Value Boost
Investment
ยฃ34,500
Payback
~10 yrs
Current Costs
ยฃ2,840/yr
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ยฃ36,100 over 10 years

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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated Poor. Cheapest upgrade with fastest payback โ€” top up to 270mm.

Save ยฃ200/yrPayback: ~5 years+3 EPC points
ยฃ1,000
Cost
2
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Air Source Heat Pump

Ultra-efficient heating with ยฃ7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

Save ยฃ1860/yrPayback: ~2 years+10 EPC points
๐Ÿ›๏ธ ยฃ7,500 BUS Grant Available
ยฃ3,500
ยฃ11,000
Cost
3
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Solar Panels + Battery

Your house is ideal for solar. OVO: UK's #1 green energy supplier.

Save ยฃ1000/yrPayback: ~11 years+7 EPC points
ยฃ11,000
Cost
4
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External Wall Insulation

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

Save ยฃ400/yrPayback: ~30 years+8 EPC points
ยฃ12,000
Cost
5
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Double Glazing

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

Save ยฃ150/yrPayback: ~47 years+2 EPC points
ยฃ7,000
Cost

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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This terraced house is located in BUCKINGHAM, MK18 1DJ. The property offers 80mยฒ (861 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated F (37/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (88/100). The property uses electric storage heaters, which charge overnight on cheaper electricity tariffs. While having low installation costs, running costs are typically higher than gas central heating. A heat pump could reduce electricity use by 60-70%. The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs ยฃ8,000-ยฃ14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. Single glazing is a significant source of heat loss, accounting for up to 25% of a home's heat escaping through windows. Upgrading to double glazing typically costs ยฃ400-ยฃ600 per window but improves thermal comfort and can reduce noise by up to 30dB. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ2840, comprising ยฃ2285 for heating, ยฃ382 for hot water, and ยฃ173 for lighting. The property produces 9.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
Potential
C69-80
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
Current
G1-20

Current Rating

F(37 points)

Achievable Rating

B(88 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 17 Oct 2024

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.

๐Ÿงฑ Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

๐Ÿ—๏ธ Roof

Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation

Poor

๐ŸชŸ Windows

Single glazed

Very Poor

๐Ÿ“ฆ Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Electric storage heaters

Average

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

NaN

Poor

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

25.0% low energy โ€” Low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets

Average

Property Information

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Full Address

16 Lenborough Road

MK18 1DJ

BUCKINGHAM

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

80.0 mยฒ

5.0 total rooms

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

9.4 tonnes/year

117 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

695 kWh/mยฒ/year

F-Rated Properties in BUCKINGHAM

BUCKINGHAM properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (MK18) 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 โ€” Current vs Potential

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Electric storage heaters

ยฃ2285 /yr

Save ยฃ1570/yr with improvements

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

ยฃ382 /yr

Save ยฃ216/yr with improvements

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

25.0% low energy

ยฃ173 /yr

Save ยฃ74/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Royal Latin School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.2 miles awayโ€ขMK18 1AX

Last inspected: Nov 2022

โœ“Good

George Grenville Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขMK18 1AP

Last inspected: Mar 2023

โœ“Good

Buckingham School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขMK18 1AT

Last inspected: Apr 2023

โœ“Good

Bourton Meadow Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขMK18 7HX

Last inspected: Jul 2013

โญOutstanding

Lace Hill Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขMK18 7RR

Last inspected: Sept 2018

โœ“Good

Buckingham Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1 miles awayโ€ขMK18 1TT

Last inspected: Mar 2014

โญOutstanding

Roundwood Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.1 miles awayโ€ขMK18 4HY

Last inspected: Dec 2021

โœ“Good

Maids Moreton Church of England School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.4 miles awayโ€ขMK18 1QA

Last inspected: Jul 2023

โญOutstanding

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

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 305 Mbps

โšก Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:305 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:46 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

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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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