Energy Performance Certificate
22, Verbena Gardens, Houghton Conquest
MK45 3FU
BEDFORD
Current
B
85
Potential
A
92
At a Glance
About This Property
This detached house is located in BEDFORD, MK45 3FU. The property offers 172m² (1851 sq ft) of spacious living space. With an EPC rating of B (85/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (92/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. Estimated annual energy costs are £583, comprising £412 for heating, £83 for hot water, and £88 for lighting. The property produces 2.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in December 2016 for £444,750.
How Does 22, Verbena Gardens Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 85/100, this BEDFORD property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £583 are approximately £1217 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 172m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 2.3 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.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs BEDFORD
vs MK45
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 85/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 15% nationally
Energy Costs: £78/year less than the BEDFORD average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 14 Dec 2016
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Property Information
Full Address
22, Verbena Gardens
Houghton Conquest
MK45 3FU
BEDFORD
Property Type
House
Detached
Construction Age
NO DATA!
Floor Area
172.0 m²
NaN total rooms
NaN heated
Tenure
unknown
Efficiency Score
85 / 100
Potential: 92
CO₂ Emissions
2.3 tonnes/year
13 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
76 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
14 Dec 2016
new dwelling
About BEDFORD
BEDFORD is situated in Milton Keynes, South East. Properties in BEDFORD have an average EPC rating of D (score 65/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £249 below the BEDFORD average, offering good value. The MK45 postcode district contains over 15700 registered properties.
Location & Nearby Area
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Property Sale History
£444,750
23 December 2016
Type: Detached
Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
£412.0/yr
Hot Water
£83.0/yr
Lighting
NaN% low energy
£88.0/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Average thermal transmittance 0.26 W/m-¦K
Roof
Average thermal transmittance 0.15 W/m-¦K
Windows
High performance glazing
Floor
Average thermal transmittance 0.12 W/m-¦K
Heating System
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Main Fuel
mains gas - this is for backwards compatibility only and should not be used
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
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View UK Property Insights →Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
Wixams Academy
SecondaryLast inspected: Mar 2022
Wixams Tree Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jan 2022
Broadmead Lower School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jun 2023
Lakeview School
PrimaryLast inspected: Oct 2022
Houghton Conquest Lower School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jul 2019
Wilstead Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Oct 2023
Wootton Lower School
PrimaryLast inspected: Mar 2018
Springfield Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jun 2022
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.
Broadband & Connectivity
Average download speed: 500 Mbps
Download Speed
Upload Speed
Available Providers
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
The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has low crime compared to national averages
Most Common Incidents
April 2026violent crime
15 incidents (38%)
Anti-social behaviour
11 incidents (28%)
Public order
4 incidents (10%)
Criminal damage
2 incidents (5%)
Theft
2 incidents (5%)
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.
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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.