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Rycote, Keysoe Row East

MK44 2JD

BEDFORD

Current

B

83

Potential

A

96

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in BEDFORD, MK44 2JD. The property offers 241m² (2594 sq ft) of generously-sized living space with 10 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. With an EPC rating of B (83/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (96/100). Heating is provided by oil-fired central heating. While effective, oil prices can be volatile and the system produces higher carbon emissions than gas or heat pumps. The property has modern timber frame or system-built walls, which typically offer good insulation properties when properly maintained. The roof space has been converted to living space, with insulation between the rafters. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £2650, comprising £2298 for heating, £170 for hot water, and £182 for lighting. The property produces 4.1 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home.

How Does Rycote Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 83/100, this BEDFORD property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Energy costs of £2650 annually are £850 above the UK average. Improvements could reduce bills significantly. At 241m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 4.1 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 MK44 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property83
Average60
+38% better
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vs BEDFORD

This property83
Average65
+28% better
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vs MK44

This property83
Average58
+43% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 83/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £1989/year more than the BEDFORD average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

B(83 points)

Potential Rating

A(96 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 27 May 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

Rycote

Keysoe Row East

Keysoe

MK44 2JD

BEDFORD

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

241.0

10.0 total rooms

10.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

83 / 100

Potential: 96

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CO₂ Emissions

4.1 tonnes/year

17 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

32 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

27 May 2025

following green deal

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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 £1637 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The MK44 postcode district contains over 5100 registered properties. Like many BEDFORD properties, this home features period architecture with character typical of Victorian-era construction.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, oil

£2298.0/yr

Save £627/yr

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Hot Water

£170.0/yr

Save £73/yr

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Lighting

83.0% low energy

£182.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Timber frame, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor
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Roof

Roof room(s), ceiling insulated

Poor
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Windows

Mostly double glazing

Good
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, oil

Average

Main Fuel

oil (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Kymbrook Primary School

Primary
📍0.5 miles awayMK44 2HH

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

Riseley CofE Primary School

Primary
📍2.8 miles awayMK44 1DR

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Good

Thurleigh Primary School

Primary
📍3 miles awayMK44 2DB

Last inspected: Sept 2021

⚠️Requires improvement

Great Staughton Primary Academy

Primary
📍3.1 miles awayPE19 5BP

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

Kimbolton Primary Academy

Primary
📍4.1 miles awayPE28 0HY

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

Wilden CofE VA Primary School

Primary
📍4.1 miles awayMK44 2PB

Last inspected: Jul 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Eileen Wade Primary School

Primary
📍4.5 miles awayPE28 0ND

Last inspected: Jun 2021

Good

Ravensden CofE Primary Academy

Primary
📍4.6 miles awayMK44 2RW

Last inspected: Jul 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: 165 Mbps

✓ Fibre Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:165 Mbps
Maximum:300 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:5 Mbps
Average:25 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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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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