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Energy Performance Certificate

Windy Bottom, Leighton Road

LU6 2EZ

DUNSTABLE

Current

C

74

Potential

B

82

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in DUNSTABLE, LU6 2EZ. The property offers 172m² (1851 sq ft) of spacious living space. The property holds an EPC rating of C (74/100), 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. Estimated annual energy costs are £1188, comprising £854 for heating, £242 for hot water, and £92 for lighting. The property produces 3.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does Windy Bottom Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 74/100, this DUNSTABLE property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £1188 are approximately £612 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 172m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 3.5 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 LU6 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property74
Average60
+23% better
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vs DUNSTABLE

This property74
Average63
+17% better
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vs LU6

This property74
Average61
+21% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 74/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £524/year more than the 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(74 points)

Potential Rating

B(82 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 25 Feb 2019

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Property Information

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Full Address

Windy Bottom

Leighton Road

Northall

LU6 2EZ

DUNSTABLE

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

NO DATA!

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Floor Area

172.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

unknown

Efficiency Score

74 / 100

Potential: 82

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CO₂ Emissions

3.5 tonnes/year

20 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

126 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

25 Feb 2019

new dwelling

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About DUNSTABLE

DUNSTABLE is situated in Bedfordshire, East of England. Properties in DUNSTABLE have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. 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

Ground source heat pump, underfloor, electric

£854.0/yr

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Hot Water

£242.0/yr

Save £89/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£92.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.26 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.16 W/m-¦K

Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.19 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Heating System

Ground source heat pump, underfloor, electric

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

Edlesborough Primary Academy

Primary
📍1 miles awayLU6 2HS

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

Eaton Bray Academy

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayLU6 2DT

Last inspected: May 2019

Good

Totternhoe Church of England Academy

Primary
📍2.1 miles awayLU6 1RE

Last inspected: Jun 2022

Good

Brookmead School

Primary
📍2.6 miles awayLU7 9EX

Last inspected: Dec 2019

Good

Stanbridge Lower School

Primary
📍2.7 miles awayLU7 9HY

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Good

Cheddington Combined School

Primary
📍2.8 miles awayLU7 0RG

Last inspected: Nov 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Lancot School

Primary
📍3 miles awayLU6 2AP

Last inspected: Jul 2018

Good

Beecroft Academy

Primary
📍3.3 miles awayLU6 1DW

Last inspected: Jan 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: 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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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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