What type of property is 17 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR?

17 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR is a semi-detached house.

When did 17 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR last change hands?

17 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR last sold for £170,000 in June 2004, around 22 years ago. Before that, it sold for £55,000 in November 1996, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 17 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 1996 and June 2004, 17 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR rose from £55,000 to £170,000, a change of £115,000. That works out to roughly +16.1% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 17 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR have?

The current EPC rating for 17 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in December 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 17 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR?

17 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR has a recorded floor area of 109 m² (1,173 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 17 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR heated?

The latest EPC at 17 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 17 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR?

17 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR is in council tax band C.

Where is 17 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR located?

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

Is 17 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR in a safe area?

Police records around 17 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 17 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR?

The closest primary school to 17 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 17 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR?

The closest bus stop to 17 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR is Dawlish Drive, 16m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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17 Caves Lane, Bedford, MK40 3DR

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

109 m²

1173 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 17 Caves Lane

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

17 Caves Lane is a semi-detached house in Bedford (MK40 3DR). It has a recorded floor area of 109 m² (around 1173 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2014) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2014. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from December 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Untraded for 22 years, with the last transfer in June 2004. Across 1996–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 16.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £317,000 sits 86.5% above the 2004 sale of £170,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£145/sq ft) was about 37.6% below the postcode norm.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 18 Dec 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2014

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2014from Nov 2014

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsThermostat

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

33%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Caves Lane, Bedford, MK40 3DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Caves Lane has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

17 Caves Lane has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£317,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 16.1% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2004)

£170,000

Growth on file: 16.1% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

15 June 2004Most recent
£170,000
+209.1%over 7 years
15 November 1996
£55,000

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.

Price per m² for 17 Caves Lane lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,560

Street avg £2,642

Strongly below

Floor Area

109 m²

Street avg 118 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.9 t/year

Street avg 5.6 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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.

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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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