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Old Stable Cottage, Chetwode

MK18 4LF

BUCKINGHAM

Current

C

77

Potential

B

82

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in BUCKINGHAM, MK18 4LF. The property offers 309m² (3326 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a recently constructed modern home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (77/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (82/100). This property benefits from a ground source heat pump system, which can deliver 3-4 units of heat for every unit of electricity used. Heat pumps are eligible for the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, making them increasingly popular for UK homes seeking to reduce carbon emissions. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. The loft insulation is rated very good, meeting or exceeding the recommended 270mm depth for optimal thermal performance. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1517, comprising £1156 for heating, £167 for hot water, and £194 for lighting. The property produces 6.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is above average for a UK home.

How Does Old Stable Cottage Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 77/100, this BUCKINGHAM property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. At £1517 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. At 309m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²).

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 property77
Average60
+28% better
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vs BUCKINGHAM

This property77
Average63
+22% better
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vs MK18

This property77
Average62
+24% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 77/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £744/year more than the BUCKINGHAM 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(77 points)

Potential Rating

B(82 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 12 Feb 2014

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Property Information

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Full Address

Old Stable Cottage

Chetwode

MK18 4LF

BUCKINGHAM

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 2007 onwards

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Floor Area

309.0

6.0 total rooms

6.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

77 / 100

Potential: 82

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CO₂ Emissions

6.5 tonnes/year

21 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

116 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

12 Feb 2014

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). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £383 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The MK18 postcode district contains over 11900 registered properties. As a modern build, this property benefits from contemporary construction standards and improved energy efficiency requirements.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Ground source heat pump, underfloor, electric

£1156.0/yr

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Hot Water

£167.0/yr

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Lighting

27.0% low energy

£194.0/yr

Save £82/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation

Very Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, insulated (assumed)

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Heating System

Ground source heat pump, underfloor, electric

Very Good

Main Fuel

electricity (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 27% of fixed outlets

Average
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Twyford C of E School

Primary
📍2 miles awayMK18 4EU

Last inspected: Mar 2023

Good

Finmere Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍2.4 miles awayMK18 4AR
?Not yet rated

Fringford Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍2.4 miles awayOX27 8DY

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Roundwood Primary School

Primary
📍2.9 miles awayMK18 4HY

Last inspected: Dec 2021

Good

Marsh Gibbon CofE Primary School

Primary
📍3.6 miles awayOX27 0HJ

Last inspected: Jun 2018

Good

Steeple Claydon School and Pre-School

Primary
📍3.7 miles awayMK18 2PA

Last inspected: May 2022

Good

Royal Latin School

Secondary
📍4.3 miles awayMK18 1AX

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

George Grenville Academy

Primary
📍4.4 miles awayMK18 1AP

Last inspected: Mar 2023

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: 375 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:375 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:150 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

Very Low Crime1 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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Burglary

1 incidents (100%)

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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