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Energy Performance Certificate

2c, Howard Close, Wilstead

MK45 3JW

BEDFORD

Current

B

87

Potential

A

93

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in BEDFORD, MK45 3JW. The property offers 170m² (1830 sq ft) of spacious living space. With an EPC rating of B (87/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (93/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. Estimated annual energy costs are £533, comprising £396 for heating, £50 for hot water, and £87 for lighting. The property produces 2.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in October 2016 for £452,000.

How Does 2c, Howard Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 87/100, this BEDFORD property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £533 are approximately £1267 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 170m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). CO2 emissions of 2.0 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 property87
Average60
+45% better
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vs BEDFORD

This property87
Average65
+34% better
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vs MK45

This property87
Average64
+36% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 87/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £128/year less than the BEDFORD average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

B(87 points)

Potential Rating

A(93 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 11 May 2016

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Property Information

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Full Address

2c, Howard Close

Wilstead

MK45 3JW

BEDFORD

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

NO DATA!

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Floor Area

170.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

unknown

Efficiency Score

87 / 100

Potential: 93

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CO₂ Emissions

2.0 tonnes/year

12 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

67 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

11 May 2016

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 £265 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

£452,000

6 October 2016

Type: Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£396.0/yr

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Hot Water

£50.0/yr

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Lighting

NaN% low energy

£87.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.23 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.11 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.14 W/m-¦K

Very 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

Wilstead Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayMK45 3BX

Last inspected: Oct 2023

Good

Wixams Tree Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayMK42 6BA

Last inspected: Jan 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Lakeview School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayMK42 6BH

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

Wixams Academy

Secondary
📍1.2 miles awayMK42 6BA

Last inspected: Mar 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Houghton Conquest Lower School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayMK45 3LL

Last inspected: Jul 2019

Good

Cotton End Forest School

Primary
📍1.8 miles awayMK45 3AG

Last inspected: Jan 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Haynes Lower School

Primary
📍2.4 miles awayMK45 3PR

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

Shortstown Primary School

Primary
📍2.5 miles awayMK42 0GS

Last inspected: Oct 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: 495 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:495 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:198 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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