The government has proposed raising the minimum EPC standard to C by 2028 for new rental tenancies and 2030 for all tenancies. This E-rated property would need to improve by two bands to comply. Acting now costs less and avoids deadline pressure.
Now
E
Current rating
Target (2028)
C
Minimum required
Achievable
D
With improvements
This Property
£618
estimated per year
UK Average
£1,800
per year
After Improvements
£514
potential per year
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This terraced house is located in BUCKINGHAM, MK18 7DF. The property offers 54.52m² (587 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 3 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. The property has an EPC rating of E (54/100), which is below average but still meets minimum rental requirements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a D rating (63/100). 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 £618, comprising £333 for heating, £236 for hot water, and £49 for lighting. The property produces 3.1 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in July 2015 for £180,000.
Current Rating
Achievable Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 4 Dec 2008
Poor and average-rated elements are your biggest opportunities to raise the EPC score and cut bills.
🧱 Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
🏗️ Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
🪟 Windows
Partial double glazing
📦 Floor
Solid, no insulation (assumed)
🔥 Heating
Warm air, mains gas
🚿 Hot Water
NaN
💡 Lighting
0.0% low energy — No low energy lighting
Full Address
44, Small Crescent
MK18 7DF
BUCKINGHAM
Property Type
House
Mid-Terrace
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1976-1982
Floor Area
54.52 m²
3.0 total rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.1 tonnes/year
Energy Consumption
348 kWh/m²/year
BUCKINGHAM has a mix of older and newer housing stock. E-rated properties in this area typically pre-date modern insulation standards but are strong candidates for improvement — particularly insulation and heating system upgrades, which can lift ratings by two or more bands.
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🔥 Heating
Warm air, mains gas
£333 /yr
Save £57/yr
🚿 Hot Water
£236 /yr
Save £22/yr
💡 Lighting
0.0% low energy
£49 /yr
Save £25/yr
Improving from E to C typically adds 3–5% per band to property value.
£180,000
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Jul 2015
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The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has low crime compared to national averages
violent crime
18 incidents (33%)
Public order
9 incidents (17%)
Anti-social behaviour
6 incidents (11%)
Theft
6 incidents (11%)
Shoplifting
6 incidents (11%)
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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