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Peartree Farm, Northwood End Road

MK45 3QD

BEDFORD

Current

C

78

Potential

B

85

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in BEDFORD, MK45 3QD. The property offers 357m² (3843 sq ft) of generously-sized living space. The property holds an EPC rating of C (78/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (85/100). The oil-fired central heating has poor efficiency. Oil boilers are more expensive to run than gas and have higher carbon emissions. Consider switching to a heat pump (eligible for £7,500 BUS grant) for significant long-term savings. Estimated annual energy costs are £5316, comprising £4746 for heating, £277 for hot water, and £293 for lighting. The property produces 5.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home.

How Does Peartree Farm Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 78/100, this BEDFORD property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Energy costs of £5316 annually are £3516 above the UK average. Improvements could reduce bills significantly. At 357m², 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 MK45 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property78
Average60
+30% better
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vs BEDFORD

This property78
Average65
+20% better
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vs MK45

This property78
Average64
+22% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 78/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £4655/year more than the BEDFORD 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(78 points)

Potential Rating

B(85 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 12 Feb 2024

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Property Information

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Full Address

Peartree Farm

Northwood End Road

Haynes

MK45 3QD

BEDFORD

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

2024

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Floor Area

357.0

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

78 / 100

Potential: 85

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CO₂ Emissions

5.6 tonnes/year

16 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

93 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

12 Feb 2024

new dwelling

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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). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £4085 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. 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

Boiler and underfloor heating, electric

£4746.0/yr

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Hot Water

£277.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£293.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.14 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.13 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.13 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Heating System

Boiler and underfloor heating, 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

Haynes Lower School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayMK45 3PR

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

St Mary's VA CofE Lower School

Primary
📍2.4 miles awayMK45 4BE

Last inspected: Sept 2021

Good

Cotton End Forest School

Primary
📍2.6 miles awayMK45 3AG

Last inspected: Jan 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Campton Academy

Primary
📍2.6 miles awaySG17 5PF
?Not yet rated

Shefford Lower School

Primary
📍2.7 miles awaySG17 5XA

Last inspected: May 2023

Good

Wilstead Primary School

Primary
📍2.7 miles awayMK45 3BX

Last inspected: Oct 2023

Good

Southill Lower School

Primary
📍2.8 miles awaySG18 9JA

Last inspected: Jul 2021

Good

Samuel Whitbread Academy

Secondary
📍3.5 miles awaySG17 5QS

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

Superfast Broadband

Average download speed: 120 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:120 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:18 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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Area Safety

Very Low Crime3 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 (33%)

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Theft

1 incidents (33%)

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violent crime

1 incidents (33%)

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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