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24, Swaffield Close, Ampthill

MK45 2HJ

BEDFORD

Current

B

83

Potential

B

83

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached flat is located in BEDFORD, MK45 2HJ. The property offers 65m² (700 sq ft) of modest-sized living space. With an EPC rating of B (83/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. Estimated annual energy costs are £336, comprising £206 for heating, £84 for hot water, and £46 for lighting. The property produces 0.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home. The property last sold in March 2023 for £255,000.

How Does 24, Swaffield Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 83/100, this BEDFORD property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £336 are approximately £1464 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. CO2 emissions of 0.9 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.

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 property83
Average60
+38% better
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vs BEDFORD

This property83
Average65
+28% better
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vs MK45

This property83
Average64
+30% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 83/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £325/year less than the BEDFORD average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

B(83 points)

Potential Rating

B(83 points)

Based on assessment dated 2 Jul 2014

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Property Information

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Full Address

24, Swaffield Close

Ampthill

MK45 2HJ

BEDFORD

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Property Type

Flat

Detached

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Construction Age

NO DATA!

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Floor Area

65.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

83 / 100

Potential: 83

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CO₂ Emissions

0.9 tonnes/year

14 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

79 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

2 Jul 2014

new dwelling

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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). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £455 below the BEDFORD average, offering good value. The MK45 postcode district contains over 15700 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£255,000

10 March 2023

Type: Flat

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£206.0/yr

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Hot Water

£84.0/yr

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Lighting

NaN% low energy

£46.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.25 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

(other premises above)

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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.21 W/m-¦K

Good
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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

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

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Russell Lower School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayMK45 2TD

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

The Firs Lower School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayMK45 2QR

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Redborne Upper School and Community College

Secondary
📍1 miles awayMK45 2NU

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Maulden Lower School

Primary
📍1.6 miles awayMK45 2AU

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Templefield Lower School

Primary
📍2 miles awayMK45 1AJ

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

Kingsmoor Lower School

Primary
📍2.1 miles awayMK45 1EY

Last inspected: Feb 2020

Good

Houghton Conquest Lower School

Primary
📍2.2 miles awayMK45 3LL

Last inspected: Jul 2019

Good

Flitwick Lower School

Primary
📍2.3 miles awayMK45 1LU

Last inspected: Apr 2023

Good

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

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 478 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:478 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:191 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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Area Safety

Very Low Crime18 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences very low crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

8 incidents (44%)

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Anti-social behaviour

4 incidents (22%)

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Theft

2 incidents (11%)

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Burglary

1 incidents (6%)

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Criminal damage

1 incidents (6%)

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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