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Flat 3, Bernwood Court 17a

MK41 0AQ

BEDFORD

Current

D

66

Potential

C

72

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached flat is located in BEDFORD, MK41 0AQ. The property offers 43mยฒ (463 sq ft) of compact living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. With an EPC rating of D (66/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (72/100). The property uses electric storage heaters, which charge overnight on cheaper electricity tariffs. While having low installation costs, running costs are typically higher than gas central heating. A heat pump could reduce electricity use by 60-70%. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. 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 ยฃ1008, comprising ยฃ730 for heating, ยฃ220 for hot water, and ยฃ58 for lighting. The property produces 3.7 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. For landlords: This rental property with a D rating is positioned above the current minimum standard. With proposed changes to require a C rating by 2028, modest improvements now could future-proof your compliance.

How Does Flat 3 Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 66/100, this BEDFORD property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of ยฃ1008 are approximately ยฃ792 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. With 43mยฒ of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87mยฒ. At 3.7 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 MK41 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property66
Average60
+10% better
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vs BEDFORD

This property66
Average65
+2% better
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vs MK41

This property66
Average61
+8% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 66/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ347/year more than the BEDFORD average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

D(66 points)

Potential Rating

C(72 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 25 Feb 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

Flat 3

Bernwood Court 17a

Kershope Close

MK41 0AQ

BEDFORD

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Property Type

Flat

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1983-1990

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Floor Area

43.0 mยฒ

2.0 total rooms

2.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (social)

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Efficiency Score

66 / 100

Potential: 72

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

3.7 tonnes/year

86 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

508 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

25 Feb 2025

rental

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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 MK41 postcode district contains over 12700 registered properties.

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Electric storage heaters, Electric storage heaters

ยฃ730.0/yr

Save ยฃ197/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ220.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

ยฃ58.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

(another dwelling above)

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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Electric storage heaters, Electric storage heaters

Average
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Main Fuel

electricity (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

Putnoe Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขMK41 0DH

Last inspected: Mar 2019

โœ“Good

Goldington Green Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขMK41 0DP

Last inspected: Jul 2019

โœ“Good

Mark Rutherford School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขMK41 8PX

Last inspected: Jun 2023

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Goldington Academy

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขMK41 9BX

Last inspected: Feb 2022

โœ“Good

The Hills Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“1 miles awayโ€ขMK41 9AT

Last inspected: Feb 2020

โœ“Good

Hazeldene School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1 miles awayโ€ขMK41 9AT

Last inspected: Feb 2019

โœ“Good

St John Rigby Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.1 miles awayโ€ขMK41 9DQ

Last inspected: Sept 2023

โœ“Good

Renhold VC Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.1 miles awayโ€ขMK41 0LU

Last inspected: Feb 2020

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: 500 Mbps

โšก 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

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

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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