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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

175, Bedford Road, Wilstead

MK45 3HU

BEDFORD

Current

G

16

Potential

B

88

This G-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£1,485

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£425

potential per year

💰 Government Grants Available for This Property

🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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Free

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How to Improve This G-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a B rating — saving up to £1,060 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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GA
39,000
Property Value Boost
Investment
£30,000
Payback
~9 yrs
Current Costs
£1,485/yr
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New A-Rated Boiler

Your heating is rated Very Poor. Compare local boiler installers.

Save £977/yrPayback: ~4 years+5 EPC points
£3,500
Cost
2
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Air Source Heat Pump

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

Save £1060/yrPayback: ~3 years+10 EPC points
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£3,500
£11,000
Cost
3
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£11,000
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External Wall Insulation

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

Save £400/yrPayback: ~30 years+8 EPC points
£12,000
Cost

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Why Does This Property Have a G Rating?

This detached bungalow is located in BEDFORD, MK45 3HU. The property offers 49m² (527 sq ft) of compact living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. Currently rated G (16/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (88/100). 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 property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. 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 £1485, comprising £1303 for heating, £137 for hot water, and £45 for lighting. The property produces 5.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

G(16 points)

Achievable Rating

B(88 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 24 Jun 2013

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, 250 mm loft insulation

Good

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

Room heaters, electric

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Very Poor

💡 Lighting

50.0% low energy — Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets

Good

Property Information

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Full Address

175, Bedford Road

Wilstead

MK45 3HU

BEDFORD

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Property Type

Bungalow

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

49.0

4.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

5.2 tonnes/year

108 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

684 kWh/m²/year

G-Rated Properties in BEDFORD

BEDFORD properties with G 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

Room heaters, electric

£1303 /yr

Save £977/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£137 /yr

Save £70/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

50.0% low energy

£45 /yr

Save £13/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Lakeview School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayMK42 6BH

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

Wixams Tree Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayMK42 6BA

Last inspected: Jan 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Wixams Academy

Secondary
📍0.3 miles awayMK42 6BA

Last inspected: Mar 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Wilstead Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayMK45 3BX

Last inspected: Oct 2023

Good

Elstow School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayMK42 9GP

Last inspected: Jan 2020

Good

Springfield Primary School

Primary
📍1.8 miles awayMK42 7LJ

Last inspected: Jun 2022

Good

Daubeney Academy

Secondary
📍1.9 miles awayMK42 7PS

Last inspected: Feb 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Cotton End Forest School

Primary
📍1.9 miles awayMK45 3AG

Last inspected: Jan 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

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: 222 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:222 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:33 Mbps
Maximum:200 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

Low Crime56 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

22 incidents (39%)

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Anti-social behaviour

20 incidents (36%)

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Public order

4 incidents (7%)

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Theft

3 incidents (5%)

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Vehicle crime

3 incidents (5%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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.

Public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.