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Energy Performance Certificate

2c Chiltern Road

LU6 1ER

DUNSTABLE

Current

C

80

Potential

B

84

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in DUNSTABLE, LU6 1ER. The property offers 121m² (1302 sq ft) of spacious living space. The property holds an EPC rating of C (80/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (84/100). Estimated annual energy costs are £1364, comprising £898 for heating, £373 for hot water, and £93 for lighting. The property produces 2.1 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 2c Chiltern Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 80/100, this DUNSTABLE property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. At £1364 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. The 121m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². CO2 emissions of 2.1 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 LU6 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property80
Average60
+33% better
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vs DUNSTABLE

This property80
Average63
+27% better
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vs LU6

This property80
Average61
+31% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 80/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £700/year more than the DUNSTABLE average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(80 points)

Potential Rating

B(84 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 23 Aug 2022

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Property Information

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Full Address

2c Chiltern Road

LU6 1ER

DUNSTABLE

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

2019

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Floor Area

121.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling for which the intended tenure in not known. It is not to be used for an existing dwelling

Efficiency Score

80 / 100

Potential: 84

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CO₂ Emissions

2.1 tonnes/year

18 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

104 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

23 Aug 2022

new dwelling

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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). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £234 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. 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

Room heaters, electric

£898.0/yr

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Hot Water

£373.0/yr

Save £195/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£93.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.21 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.18 W/m-¦K

Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.16 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Heating System

Room heaters, electric

Very Poor

Main Fuel

Electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff

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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

Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayLU6 1EW

Last inspected: Feb 2022

Good

Beecroft Academy

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayLU6 1DW

Last inspected: Jan 2023

Good

All Saints Academy Dunstable

Secondary
📍0.4 miles awayLU5 5AB

Last inspected: Nov 2022

?Serious Weaknesses

Dunstable Icknield Lower School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayLU6 3AG

Last inspected: May 2011

Outstanding

Lancot School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayLU6 2AP

Last inspected: Jul 2018

Good

Priory Academy

All-through
📍0.8 miles awayLU5 4JA

Last inspected: Apr 2023

Good

Queensbury Academy

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awayLU6 3BU

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Good

Watling Lower School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayLU6 3BJ

Last inspected: Feb 2019

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

Higher Crime213 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

79 incidents (37%)

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Anti-social behaviour

34 incidents (16%)

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Shoplifting

24 incidents (11%)

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Burglary

18 incidents (8%)

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Public order

12 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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