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73 High Street, Eaton Bray

LU6 2DN

DUNSTABLE

Current

C

70

Potential

B

90

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in DUNSTABLE, LU6 2DN. The property offers 73mยฒ (786 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (70/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (90/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs ยฃ8,000-ยฃ14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ651, comprising ยฃ490 for heating, ยฃ89 for hot water, and ยฃ72 for lighting. The property produces 2.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 73 High Street Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 70/100, this DUNSTABLE property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of ยฃ651 are approximately ยฃ1149 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. At 2.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the LU6 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property70
Average60
+17% better
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vs DUNSTABLE

This property70
Average63
+11% better
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vs LU6

This property70
Average61
+15% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 70/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ13/year less than the DUNSTABLE average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(70 points)

Potential Rating

B(90 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 16 Sept 2022

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Property Information

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Full Address

73 High Street

Eaton Bray

LU6 2DN

DUNSTABLE

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

73.0 mยฒ

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (private)

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Efficiency Score

70 / 100

Potential: 90

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

2.8 tonnes/year

39 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

220 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

16 Sept 2022

rental

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About DUNSTABLE

DUNSTABLE is situated in Bedfordshire, East of England. Properties in DUNSTABLE have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). The LU6 postcode district contains over 11800 registered properties.

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ490.0/yr

Save ยฃ165/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ89.0/yr

Save ยฃ25/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

ยฃ72.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor
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Roof

Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good
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Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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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

Eaton Bray Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.2 miles awayโ€ขLU6 2DT

Last inspected: May 2019

โœ“Good

Edlesborough Primary Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขLU6 2HS

Last inspected: Sept 2023

โœ“Good

Totternhoe Church of England Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.1 miles awayโ€ขLU6 1RE

Last inspected: Jun 2022

โœ“Good

Lancot School

Primary
๐Ÿ“2.1 miles awayโ€ขLU6 2AP

Last inspected: Jul 2018

โœ“Good

Beecroft Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“2.3 miles awayโ€ขLU6 1DW

Last inspected: Jan 2023

โœ“Good

Stanbridge Lower School

Primary
๐Ÿ“2.3 miles awayโ€ขLU7 9HY

Last inspected: Sept 2022

โœ“Good

Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School

Primary
๐Ÿ“2.6 miles awayโ€ขLU6 1EW

Last inspected: Feb 2022

โœ“Good

Queensbury Academy

Secondary
๐Ÿ“2.6 miles awayโ€ขLU6 3BU

Last inspected: Dec 2022

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

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 446 Mbps

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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:446 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:178 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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