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61 Orchard Close

MK45 4JF

UPPER GRAVENHURST

Current

B

83

Potential

B

88

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in UPPER GRAVENHURST, MK45 4JF. The property offers 82m² (883 sq ft) of good-sized living space. With an EPC rating of B (83/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. Estimated annual energy costs are £1163, comprising £562 for heating, £500 for hot water, and £101 for lighting. The property produces 1.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.

How Does 61 Orchard Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 83/100, this UPPER GRAVENHURST property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £1163 are approximately £637 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. CO2 emissions of 1.3 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 MK45 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property83
Average60
+38% better
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vs UPPER GRAVENHURST

This property83
Average75
+11% better
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vs MK45

This property83
Average64
+30% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 83/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £445/year more than the UPPER GRAVENHURST average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

B(83 points)

Potential Rating

B(88 points)

Based on assessment dated 2 Sept 2024

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Property Information

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Full Address

61 Orchard Close

MK45 4JF

UPPER GRAVENHURST

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

2024

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Floor Area

82.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

Not defined - use in the case of a new dwelling for which the intended tenure in not known. It is not to be used for an existing dwelling

Efficiency Score

83 / 100

Potential: 88

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CO₂ Emissions

1.3 tonnes/year

16 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

97 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

2 Sept 2024

new dwelling

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About UPPER GRAVENHURST

UPPER GRAVENHURST is situated in Milton Keynes, South East. Properties in UPPER GRAVENHURST have an average EPC rating of C (score 75/100). The MK45 postcode district contains over 15700 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Room heaters, electric

£562.0/yr

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Hot Water

£500.0/yr

Save £261/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£101.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.18 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.11 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.14 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Heating System

Room heaters, electric

Very Poor

Main Fuel

Electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff

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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

Gravenhurst Academy

Primary
📍0.1 miles awayMK45 4HY
?Not yet rated

Shillington Lower School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awaySG5 3NX

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

Meppershall Church of England Academy

Primary
📍1.5 miles awaySG17 5LZ
?Not yet rated

Campton Academy

Primary
📍1.7 miles awaySG17 5PF
?Not yet rated

St Mary's VA CofE Lower School

Primary
📍2 miles awayMK45 4BE

Last inspected: Sept 2021

Good

Silsoe CofE VC Lower School

Primary
📍2.2 miles awayMK45 4GP

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Shefford Lower School

Primary
📍2.4 miles awaySG17 5XA

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Stondon Lower School

Primary
📍2.6 miles awaySG16 6LQ

Last inspected: Nov 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

Superfast Broadband

Average download speed: 165 Mbps

✓ 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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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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