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6, Cotswolds Way, Calvert

MK18 2FH

BUCKINGHAM

Current

D

61

Potential

C

75

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in BUCKINGHAM, MK18 2FH. The property offers 179m² (1927 sq ft) of spacious living space with 9 habitable rooms. It is a 1990s-era home. With an EPC rating of D (61/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (75/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. 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 £1668, comprising £1335 for heating, £164 for hot water, and £169 for lighting. The property produces 7.9 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home. The property last sold in August 2025 for £600,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 6, Cotswolds Way Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 61/100, this BUCKINGHAM property is around the national average for UK homes. At £1668 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. At 179m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). CO2 emissions of 7.9 tonnes/year are above average. Energy improvements could significantly reduce the property's carbon footprint.

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 property61
Average60
+2% better
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vs BUCKINGHAM

This property61
Average63
-3% below
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vs MK18

This property61
Average62
-2% below

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 61/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £895/year more than the BUCKINGHAM average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(61 points)

Potential Rating

C(75 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 18 Jul 2017

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Property Information

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Full Address

6, Cotswolds Way

Calvert

MK18 2FH

BUCKINGHAM

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1991-1995

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Floor Area

179.0

9.0 total rooms

9.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

61 / 100

Potential: 75

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CO₂ Emissions

7.9 tonnes/year

44 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

250 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

18 Jul 2017

marketed sale

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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 £562 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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Property Sale History

£600,000

RECENT

29 August 2025

Type: Detached

+£65,000(+12.1%)

vs previous sale

£535,000

20 February 2019

Type: Detached

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 12.1% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1335.0/yr

Save £190/yr

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Hot Water

£164.0/yr

Save £85/yr

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Lighting

38.0% low energy

£169.0/yr

Save £65/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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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

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

NO DATA!
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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 38% of fixed outlets

Average
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Twyford C of E School

Primary
📍1.9 miles awayMK18 4EU

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Grendon Underwood Combined School

Primary
📍2 miles awayHP18 0SP

Last inspected: Jun 2018

Good

Marsh Gibbon CofE Primary School

Primary
📍2.2 miles awayOX27 0HJ

Last inspected: Jun 2018

Good

Steeple Claydon School and Pre-School

Primary
📍2.3 miles awayMK18 2PA

Last inspected: May 2022

Good

East Claydon Church of England School

Primary
📍3.3 miles awayMK18 2LS

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

Quainton Church of England School

Primary
📍4.6 miles awayHP22 4BJ

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

Padbury Church of England School

Primary
📍4.8 miles awayMK18 2AP

Last inspected: Apr 2022

Good

Launton Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍4.8 miles awayOX26 5DP

Last inspected: Jun 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

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

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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.

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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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