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3a, Clifton Road, Newton Blossomville

MK43 8AN

BEDFORD

Current

D

62

Potential

D

62

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in BEDFORD, MK43 8AN. The property offers 76m² (818 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a recently constructed modern home. With an EPC rating of D (62/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. The oil-fired central heating has poor efficiency. Oil boilers are more expensive to run than gas and have higher carbon emissions. Consider switching to a heat pump (eligible for £7,500 BUS grant) for significant long-term savings. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. The loft insulation is rated very good, meeting or exceeding the recommended 270mm depth for optimal thermal performance. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £775, comprising £463 for heating, £258 for hot water, and £54 for lighting. The property produces 2.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 3a, Clifton Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 62/100, this BEDFORD property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £775 are approximately £1025 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. CO2 emissions of 2.2 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 MK43 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property62
Average60
+3% better
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vs BEDFORD

This property62
Average65
-5% below
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vs MK43

This property62
Average65
-5% below

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 62/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £114/year more than the BEDFORD average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(62 points)

Potential Rating

D(62 points)

Based on assessment dated 5 May 2011

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Property Information

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Full Address

3a, Clifton Road

Newton Blossomville

MK43 8AN

BEDFORD

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 2007 onwards

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Floor Area

76.0

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

unknown

Efficiency Score

62 / 100

Potential: 62

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CO₂ Emissions

2.2 tonnes/year

29 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

130 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

5 May 2011

none of the above

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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). The MK43 postcode district contains over 13200 registered properties. As a modern build, this property benefits from contemporary construction standards and improved energy efficiency requirements.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, LPG

£463/yr

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Hot Water

£258/yr

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Lighting

75.0% low energy

£54/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation

Very Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Suspended, insulated (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, LPG

Poor

Main Fuel

bottled LPG

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets

Very Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Newton Blossomville Church of England School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayMK43 8AL

Last inspected: Oct 2009

Outstanding

Turvey Primary School

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayMK43 8DY

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Olney Middle School

Primary
📍2.2 miles awayMK46 5DZ

Last inspected: Sept 2019

Good

Olney Infant Academy

Primary
📍2.3 miles awayMK46 5AD

Last inspected: Jun 2022

Outstanding

Carlton CofE Primary School

Primary
📍3.3 miles awayMK43 7JR

Last inspected: Jan 2013

Outstanding

Sherington Church of England School

Primary
📍3.6 miles awayMK16 9NF

Last inspected: May 2019

Good

Harrold Primary Academy

Primary
📍3.7 miles awayMK43 7DB

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

North Crawley CofE School

Primary
📍4.3 miles awayMK16 9LL

Last inspected: Sept 2018

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

Superfast Broadband

Average download speed: 159 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:159 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:24 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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