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Energy Performance Certificate

26a, Deerfield Close

MK18 7ET

BUCKINGHAM

Current

D

57

Potential

B

85

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in BUCKINGHAM, MK18 7ET. The property offers 51m² (549 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. With an EPC rating of D (57/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (85/100). 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. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £791, comprising £548 for heating, £173 for hot water, and £70 for lighting. The property produces 3.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in January 2021 for £230,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 26a, Deerfield Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 57/100, this BUCKINGHAM property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £791 are approximately £1009 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. With 51m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². At 3.2 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 MK18 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property57
Average60
-5% below
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vs BUCKINGHAM

This property57
Average63
-10% below
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vs MK18

This property57
Average62
-8% below

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 57/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £18/year more than the BUCKINGHAM average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(57 points)

Potential Rating

B(85 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 3 Feb 2015

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Property Information

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Full Address

26a, Deerfield Close

MK18 7ET

BUCKINGHAM

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Property Type

House

End-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1983-1990

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Floor Area

51.0

3.0 total rooms

3.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

57 / 100

Potential: 85

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CO₂ Emissions

3.2 tonnes/year

63 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

361 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

3 Feb 2015

marketed sale

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About BUCKINGHAM

BUCKINGHAM is situated in Milton Keynes, South East. Properties in BUCKINGHAM have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). Heating costs are £225 below the BUCKINGHAM average, offering good value. The MK18 postcode district contains over 11900 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£230,000

14 January 2021

Type: Terraced

+£45,000(+24.3%)

vs previous sale

£185,000

17 April 2015

Type: Terraced

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 24.3% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£548.0/yr

Save £125/yr

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Hot Water

£173.0/yr

Save £109/yr

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Lighting

0.0% low energy

£70.0/yr

Save £35/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation

Average
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

No low energy lighting

Very Poor
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Bourton Meadow Academy

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayMK18 7HX

Last inspected: Jul 2013

Outstanding

Lace Hill Academy

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayMK18 7RR

Last inspected: Sept 2018

Good

Buckingham School

Secondary
📍0.4 miles awayMK18 1AT

Last inspected: Apr 2023

Good

Royal Latin School

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awayMK18 1AX

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

George Grenville Academy

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayMK18 1AP

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Buckingham Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayMK18 1TT

Last inspected: Mar 2014

Outstanding

Maids Moreton Church of England School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayMK18 1QA

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Outstanding

Roundwood Primary School

Primary
📍1.7 miles awayMK18 4HY

Last inspected: Dec 2021

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: 500 Mbps

⚡ 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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Area Safety

Low Crime59 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

21 incidents (36%)

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Theft

8 incidents (14%)

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Public order

8 incidents (14%)

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Anti-social behaviour

7 incidents (12%)

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Criminal damage

6 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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