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Energy Performance Certificate

18, Englands Avenue

LU6 1UH

DUNSTABLE

Current

D

62

Potential

C

71

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in DUNSTABLE, LU6 1UH. The property offers 68.79mยฒ (740 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. With an EPC rating of D (62/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (71/100). The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. 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 ยฃ720, comprising ยฃ492 for heating, ยฃ161 for hot water, and ยฃ67 for lighting. The property produces 3.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 18, Englands Avenue Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 62/100, this DUNSTABLE property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of ยฃ720 are approximately ยฃ1080 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. At 3.4 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 LU6 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property62
Average60
+3% better
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vs DUNSTABLE

This property62
Average63
-2% below
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vs LU6

This property62
Average61
+2% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 62/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ56/year more than the DUNSTABLE average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(62 points)

Potential Rating

C(71 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 9 Jun 2010

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Property Information

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Full Address

18, Englands Avenue

LU6 1UH

DUNSTABLE

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1967-1975

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Floor Area

68.79 mยฒ

5.0 total rooms

2.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

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Efficiency Score

62 / 100

Potential: 71

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

3.4 tonnes/year

50 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

300 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

9 Jun 2010

marketed sale

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About DUNSTABLE

DUNSTABLE is situated in Bedfordshire, East of England. Properties in DUNSTABLE have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). The LU6 postcode district contains over 11800 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Warm air, mains gas

ยฃ492.0/yr

Save ยฃ82/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ161.0/yr

Save ยฃ31/yr

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Lighting

9.0% low energy

ยฃ67.0/yr

Save ยฃ32/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor
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Roof

Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation

Poor
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Windows

Mostly double glazing

Average
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Warm air, mains gas

Good
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Main Fuel

mains gas - this is for backwards compatibility only and should not be used

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 9% of fixed outlets

Very Poor
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

All Saints Academy Dunstable

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขLU5 5AB

Last inspected: Nov 2022

?Serious Weaknesses

Houghton Regis Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขLU5 5DH

Last inspected: May 2019

โœ“Good

Beecroft Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขLU6 1DW

Last inspected: Jan 2023

โœ“Good

Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“1 miles awayโ€ขLU5 5HH

Last inspected: Jan 2023

โš ๏ธRequires improvement

Lancot School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1 miles awayโ€ขLU6 2AP

Last inspected: Jul 2018

โœ“Good

Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1 miles awayโ€ขLU6 1EW

Last inspected: Feb 2022

โœ“Good

Tithe Farm Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.2 miles awayโ€ขLU5 5JB

Last inspected: Jan 2019

โœ“Good

Dunstable Icknield Lower School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.2 miles awayโ€ขLU6 3AG

Last inspected: May 2011

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: 500 Mbps

โšก Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

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

Available Providers

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

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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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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