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Windy Ridge, Spring Hill

MK44 2BS

BEDFORD

Current

B

90

Potential

A

97

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached bungalow is located in BEDFORD, MK44 2BS. The property offers 165m² (1776 sq ft) of spacious living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. With an EPC rating of B (90/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (97/100). This property benefits from a air 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. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1911, comprising £1323 for heating, £436 for hot water, and £152 for lighting. The property produces 1.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home.

How Does Windy Ridge Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 90/100, this BEDFORD property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £1911 are close to the UK average. At 165m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). CO2 emissions of 1.0 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 MK44 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property90
Average60
+50% better
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vs BEDFORD

This property90
Average65
+38% better
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vs MK44

This property90
Average58
+55% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 90/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £1250/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(90 points)

Potential Rating

A(97 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 31 Mar 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

Windy Ridge

Spring Hill

Little Staughton

MK44 2BS

BEDFORD

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Property Type

Bungalow

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1967-1975

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Floor Area

165.0

7.0 total rooms

7.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

90 / 100

Potential: 97

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CO₂ Emissions

1.0 tonnes/year

6 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

36 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

31 Mar 2025

ECO assessment

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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 £662 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The MK44 postcode district contains over 5100 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Air source heat pump, radiators, electric

£1323.0/yr

Save £355/yr

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Hot Water

£436.0/yr

Save £148/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£152.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Average
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Roof

Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation

Average
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Air source heat pump, radiators, electric

Very Good

Main Fuel

electricity (not community)

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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

Kymbrook Primary School

Primary
📍1.7 miles awayMK44 2HH

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

Great Staughton Primary Academy

Primary
📍1.9 miles awayPE19 5BP

Last inspected: Oct 2021

Good

Kimbolton Primary Academy

Primary
📍3.3 miles awayPE28 0HY

Last inspected: Nov 2021

Good

Riseley CofE Primary School

Primary
📍3.5 miles awayMK44 1DR

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Good

Thurleigh Primary School

Primary
📍4.2 miles awayMK44 2DB

Last inspected: Sept 2021

⚠️Requires improvement

Bushmead Primary School

Primary
📍4.4 miles awayPE19 8BT

Last inspected: Jan 2019

Good

Eileen Wade Primary School

Primary
📍4.5 miles awayPE28 0ND

Last inspected: Jun 2021

Good

Crosshall Junior School

Primary
📍4.6 miles awayPE19 7GG

Last inspected: May 2018

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: 491 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:491 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:197 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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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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