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Energy Performance Certificate

Flat 5, 147 Hight Street

LU6 3SQ

South Dunstable

Current

C

76

Potential

B

82

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in South Dunstable, LU6 3SQ. The property offers 82m² (883 sq ft) of good-sized living space. The property holds an EPC rating of C (76/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (82/100). The property benefits from a highly efficient gas central heating system, likely a modern condensing boiler achieving 90%+ 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 £851, comprising £529 for heating, £257 for hot water, and £65 for lighting. The property produces 2.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does Flat 5, 147 Hight Street Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 76/100, this South Dunstable property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £851 are approximately £949 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. CO2 emissions of 2.2 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 LU6 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property76
Average60
+27% better
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vs South Dunstable

This property76
Average60
+27% better
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vs LU6

This property76
Average61
+25% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 76/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £1/year more than the South Dunstable average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(76 points)

Potential Rating

B(82 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 3 Oct 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

Flat 5, 147 Hight Street

LU6 3SQ

South Dunstable

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

2025

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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

76 / 100

Potential: 82

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CO₂ Emissions

2.2 tonnes/year

26 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

144 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

3 Oct 2025

not sale or rental

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About South Dunstable

South Dunstable is situated in Bedfordshire, East of England. Properties in South Dunstable have an average EPC rating of D (score 60/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £321 below the South Dunstable average, offering good value. The LU6 postcode district contains over 11800 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£529.0/yr

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Hot Water

£257.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£65.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.15 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.17 W/m-¦K

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.2 W/m-¦K

Good
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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Very Good

Main Fuel

Gas: mains gas

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Lighting

Good lighting efficiency

Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Priory Academy

All-through
📍0.1 miles awayLU5 4JA

Last inspected: Apr 2023

Good

Watling Lower School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayLU6 3BJ

Last inspected: Feb 2019

Good

Dunstable Icknield Lower School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayLU6 3AG

Last inspected: May 2011

Outstanding

Ardley Hill Academy

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayLU6 3NZ

Last inspected: Feb 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

St. Augustine's Academy

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayLU5 4AS

Last inspected: Jun 2018

Good

Queensbury Academy

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awayLU6 3BU

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Good

Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayLU6 1EW

Last inspected: Feb 2022

Good

Lark Rise Academy

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayLU6 3PT

Last inspected: Dec 2013

Outstanding

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

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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Area Safety

Higher Crime206 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

76 incidents (37%)

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Anti-social behaviour

34 incidents (17%)

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Shoplifting

25 incidents (12%)

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Burglary

16 incidents (8%)

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Theft

11 incidents (5%)

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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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.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

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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