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37, Ashgrove

MK18 2LW

Steeple Claydon

Current

F

32

Potential

C

80

This F-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

ยฃ2,081

estimated per year

UK Average

ยฃ1,800

per year

After Improvements

ยฃ1,005

potential per year

This property costs approximately ยฃ281 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to ยฃ1,076 annually.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Government Grants Available for This Property

๐Ÿ›๏ธ BUS Grant

ยฃ7,500

Off the cost of an air source heat pump. Available now โ€” limited places.

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Free

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How to Improve This F-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a C rating โ€” saving up to ยฃ1,076 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Journey to A
Fโ†’A
+ยฃ32,500
Property Value Boost
Investment
ยฃ19,000
Payback
~6 yrs
Current Costs
ยฃ2,081/yr
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New A-Rated Boiler

Your heating is rated Very Poor. Compare local boiler installers.

Save ยฃ800/yrPayback: ~4 years+5 EPC points
ยฃ3,500
Cost
2
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Loft Insulation

Your roof is rated Poor. Cheapest upgrade with fastest payback โ€” top up to 270mm.

Save ยฃ200/yrPayback: ~5 years+3 EPC points
ยฃ1,000
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Air Source Heat Pump

Ultra-efficient heating with ยฃ7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

Save ยฃ1076/yrPayback: ~3 years+10 EPC points
๐Ÿ›๏ธ ยฃ7,500 BUS Grant Available
ยฃ3,500
ยฃ11,000
Cost
4
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Save ยฃ1000/yrPayback: ~11 years+7 EPC points
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Why Does This Property Have a F Rating?

This detached house is located in Steeple Claydon, MK18 2LW. The property offers 83mยฒ (893 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. Currently rated F (32/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (80/100). The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. 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 ยฃ2081, comprising ยฃ1601 for heating, ยฃ410 for hot water, and ยฃ70 for lighting. The property produces 7.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home.

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
C69-80
Potential
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
Current
G1-20

Current Rating

F(32 points)

Achievable Rating

C(80 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 5 May 2021

What's Causing the Poor Energy Rating?

The EPC assessor rated each element of this property. Poor and average ratings are the biggest opportunities for improvement.

๐Ÿงฑ Walls

Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)

Average

๐Ÿ—๏ธ Roof

Pitched, limited insulation (assumed)

Poor

๐ŸชŸ Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

๐Ÿ“ฆ Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Room heaters, electric

Very Poor

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

NaN

Poor

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

91.0% low energy โ€” Low energy lighting in 91% of fixed outlets

Very Good

Property Information

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Full Address

37

Ashgrove

MK18 2LW

Steeple Claydon

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1976-1982

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Floor Area

83.0 mยฒ

5.0 total rooms

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

7.4 tonnes/year

89 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

529 kWh/mยฒ/year

F-Rated Properties in Steeple Claydon

Steeple Claydon properties with F ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (MK18) that have undergone improvement works have seen significant increases in EPC ratings and corresponding reductions in energy bills.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs โ€” Current vs Potential

๐Ÿ”ฅ Heating

Room heaters, electric

ยฃ1601 /yr

Save ยฃ800/yr with improvements

๐Ÿšฟ Hot Water

ยฃ410 /yr

Save ยฃ288/yr with improvements

๐Ÿ’ก Lighting

91.0% low energy

ยฃ70 /yr

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Steeple Claydon School and Pre-School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขMK18 2PA

Last inspected: May 2022

โœ“Good

Twyford C of E School

Primary
๐Ÿ“2 miles awayโ€ขMK18 4EU

Last inspected: Mar 2023

โœ“Good

East Claydon Church of England School

Primary
๐Ÿ“2.6 miles awayโ€ขMK18 2LS

Last inspected: Jun 2019

โœ“Good

Padbury Church of England School

Primary
๐Ÿ“2.8 miles awayโ€ขMK18 2AP

Last inspected: Apr 2022

โœ“Good

Roundwood Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“3.2 miles awayโ€ขMK18 4HY

Last inspected: Dec 2021

โœ“Good

Lace Hill Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“3.6 miles awayโ€ขMK18 7RR

Last inspected: Sept 2018

โœ“Good

Marsh Gibbon CofE Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“3.8 miles awayโ€ขOX27 0HJ

Last inspected: Jun 2018

โœ“Good

Grendon Underwood Combined School

Primary
๐Ÿ“4 miles awayโ€ขHP18 0SP

Last inspected: Jun 2018

โœ“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

โšกSuperfast Broadband

Average download speed: 165 Mbps

โœ“ Fibre Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:165 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:25 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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