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17, Ashton Gate, Flitwick

MK45 1AG

BEDFORD

Current

C

69

Potential

C

80

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in BEDFORD, MK45 1AG. The property offers 93m² (1001 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a recently constructed modern home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (69/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. The loft insulation is rated very good, meeting or exceeding the recommended 270mm depth for optimal thermal performance. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £803, comprising £593 for heating, £117 for hot water, and £93 for lighting. The property produces 2.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in March 2019 for £322,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 17, Ashton Gate Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 69/100, this BEDFORD property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £803 are approximately £997 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. The 93m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². At 2.9 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 property69
Average60
+15% better
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vs BEDFORD

This property69
Average65
+6% better
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vs MK45

This property69
Average64
+8% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 69/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £142/year more 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(69 points)

Potential Rating

C(80 points)

Based on assessment dated 3 Dec 2014

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Property Information

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Full Address

17, Ashton Gate

Flitwick

MK45 1AG

BEDFORD

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 2007 onwards

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Floor Area

93.0

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

69 / 100

Potential: 80

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CO₂ Emissions

2.9 tonnes/year

31 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

165 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

3 Dec 2014

marketed sale

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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). The MK45 postcode district contains over 15700 registered properties. As a modern build, this property benefits from contemporary construction standards and improved energy efficiency requirements.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£322,000

22 March 2019

Type: Terraced

+£60,000(+22.9%)

vs previous sale

£262,000

1 May 2015

Type: Terraced

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 22.9% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£593.0/yr

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Hot Water

£117.0/yr

Save £45/yr

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Lighting

44.0% low energy

£93.0/yr

Save £33/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation

Very Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Suspended, insulated (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Templefield Lower School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayMK45 1AJ

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Redborne Upper School and Community College

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awayMK45 2NU

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Kingsmoor Lower School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayMK45 1EY

Last inspected: Feb 2020

Good

Flitwick Lower School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayMK45 1LU

Last inspected: Apr 2023

Good

The Firs Lower School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayMK45 2QR

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Russell Lower School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayMK45 2TD

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Greenfield CofE VC Lower School

Primary
📍1.6 miles awayMK45 5ES
?Not yet rated

Westoning Lower School

Primary
📍1.9 miles awayMK45 5JH
?Not yet rated

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: 257 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:257 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:39 Mbps
Maximum:50 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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Area Safety

Low Crime49 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has low crime compared to national averages

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

20 incidents (41%)

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Anti-social behaviour

9 incidents (18%)

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Vehicle crime

6 incidents (12%)

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Theft

5 incidents (10%)

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Public order

5 incidents (10%)

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. 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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