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3 Elmers Meadow, North Marston

MK18 3PA

BUCKINGHAM

Current

D

64

Potential

B

83

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in BUCKINGHAM, MK18 3PA. The property offers 87m² (936 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. With an EPC rating of D (64/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (83/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed, though the efficiency rating suggests older units. Modern low-E double glazing can be up to 40% more efficient than units installed before 2002. Estimated annual energy costs are £2072, comprising £1476 for heating, £459 for hot water, and £137 for lighting. The property produces 4.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home.

How Does 3 Elmers Meadow Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 64/100, this BUCKINGHAM property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £2072 are close to the UK average. At 4.0 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 property64
Average60
+7% better
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vs BUCKINGHAM

This property64
Average63
+2% better
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vs MK18

This property64
Average62
+3% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 64/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £1299/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(64 points)

Potential Rating

B(83 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 31 Jul 2024

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Property Information

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Full Address

3 Elmers Meadow

North Marston

MK18 3PA

BUCKINGHAM

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1976-1982

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Floor Area

87.0

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

64 / 100

Potential: 83

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CO₂ Emissions

4.0 tonnes/year

46 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

263 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

31 Jul 2024

RHI application

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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 £703 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The MK18 postcode district contains over 11900 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1476.0/yr

Save £344/yr

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Hot Water

£459.0/yr

Save £243/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£137.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)

Average
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Roof

Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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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

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

North Marston Church of England School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayMK18 3PE

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Whitchurch Combined School

Primary
📍1.6 miles awayHP22 4JG

Last inspected: Jun 2018

Good

Quainton Church of England School

Primary
📍2.5 miles awayHP22 4BJ

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

East Claydon Church of England School

Primary
📍2.8 miles awayMK18 2LS

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

Winslow Church of England School

Primary
📍3.2 miles awayMK18 3EN

Last inspected: Jun 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Swanbourne Church of England VA School

Primary
📍3.2 miles awayMK17 0SW

Last inspected: Nov 2018

Good

Sir Thomas Fremantle School

Secondary
📍3.5 miles awayMK18 3GH

Last inspected: Dec 2018

Good

Green Ridge Primary Academy

Primary
📍4.1 miles awayHP18 0YA

Last inspected: Jan 2022

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

📡Standard Broadband

Average download speed: 20 Mbps

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Download Speed

Minimum:10 Mbps
Average:20 Mbps
Maximum:67 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:3 Mbps
Maximum:50 Mbps

Available Providers

BTSkyTalkTalkPlusnet

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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