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15 Caves Lane, Bedford, MK40 3DR

1 planning record

Estimated value

£369,000

  • Since the 2025 sale (£337,000)+9%
  • Against MK40 3DR's recent median (£372,000)-1%

Newest record on this page: February 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
92 m²
990 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£369,000

  • Against its 2025 sale (£337,000)+9%
  • Against MK40 3DR's recent median (£372,000)-1%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 15 Caves Lane is modelled from its 92 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK40 3DR. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    92 m² from the EPC lodged in August 2022

  • Sales of this home

    2 sales recorded, the latest in 2025

  • Recent sales in MK40 3DR

    5 sales, median £372,000 (2025–2020)

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SalesLatest sale shown: July 2025Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 applicationFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Sales timeline

  1. 7 March 2025Most recent

    £337,000

    +77.4%over 12 years

  2. 19 September 2012

    £190,000

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

Risks

What this page doesn't show

Nothing is flagged from the data on this page, but these checks are only run in the report. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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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. 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 83.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 92 m² it's 25.5% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (123 m² median across 13 EPCs). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2026.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • Private gardenFront and rear
  • GarageYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 August 2032

5 years remaining

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

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
  1. 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
    Full record in report

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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 £2,371

Strongly above

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 125 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 5.7 t/year

Strongly above
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Bedford district page.
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Crime

328/mo

Falling 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.

Nearest schools

  • Castle Newnham SchoolPrimary257m
  • St John Rigby Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary478m
  • Castle Newnham SchoolSecondary545m
  • Goldington AcademySecondary589m

Nearest stops

  • Dawlish DriveBus stop16m
  • Fox and HoundsBus stop109m
  • Tiverton RoadBus stop221m
  • Sidmouth CloseBus stop325m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences2,300 reports39%
  • Anti-social Behaviour897 reports15%
  • Public Order447 reports8%
  • Vehicle Crime353 reports6%

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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 road noise heatmap for MK40 3DR

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
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Comparables

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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 15 Caves Lane is modelled from its 92 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK40 3DR. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 15 Caves Lane. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 15 Caves Lane was lodged in August 2022 at band C and is valid until August 2032. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 15 Caves Lane. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 18 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 25 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from MK40 3DR, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
15 Caves Lane is in council tax band D. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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