What type of property is 15 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR?

15 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 15 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR?

15 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR last sold for £337,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £190,000 in September 2012, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 15 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2012 and March 2025, 15 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR rose from £190,000 to £337,000, a change of £147,000. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 15 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR?

The current EPC rating for 15 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in August 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 15 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR?

15 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 3DR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 15 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR heated?

The latest EPC at 15 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 15 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR?

15 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR is in council tax band D.

Where is 15 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR located?

15 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 15 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR?

Police records around 15 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 47% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (255% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 15 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR?

The closest primary school to 15 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR is Castle Newnham School (257m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Castle Newnham School (545m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 15 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR?

The closest bus stop to 15 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR is Dawlish Drive, 16m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Caves Lane, Bedford, MK40 3DR

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 15 Caves Lane

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

15 Caves Lane is a three-bedroom detached house in Bedford (MK40 3DR). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2022) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in July 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

A recent sale: £337,000 in March 2025. At 92 m² it's 21.4% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (117 m² median across 13 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 77% of similar EPCs). Across 2012–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£340/sq ft) was about 67.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2026.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2022

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2022from Jul 2012

EPC improved fromD61toC71

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

70%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Caves Lane, Bedford, MK40 3DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 15 Caves Lane, Bedford, MK40 3DR

1 live now

0decisions1extensions1nearby

Feb 2026
Garage ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear infill extension, garage conversion with new roof and front porch extension
ExtensionPorch
Reference
26/00354/FUL
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

15 Caves Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£366,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£337,000

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

7 March 2025Most recent
£337,000
+77.4%over 12 years
19 September 2012
£190,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 3DR: £372,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in MK40 3DR

On the street

Versus other Caves Lane homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 15 Caves Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,663

Street avg £2,467

Strongly above

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 120 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Bedford report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Dawlish Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Castle Newnham School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK40 3DR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 3DR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

Low

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