Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
7 Caves Lane, Bedford, MK40 3DR
Extendable5 planning records
Estimated value
£497,000
- Since the 2020 sale (£318,500)+56%
- Against MK40 3DR's recent median (£372,000)+34%
Newest record on this page: July 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
175 m²
1884 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 77
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.
Our estimate
£497,000
- Against its 2020 sale (£318,500)+56%
- Against MK40 3DR's recent median (£372,000)+34%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 7 Caves Lane is modelled from its 175 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale 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
175 m² from the EPC lodged in July 2026
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2020
Recent sales in MK40 3DR
5 sales, median £372,000 (2025–2020)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: July 2025 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 5 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.
Sales timeline
20 August 2020Most recent
£318,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 3DR: £372,000 (2025–2020).
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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About 7 Caves Lane
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
7 Caves Lane is a three-bedroom detached house in Bedford (MK40 3DR). It has a recorded floor area of 175 m² (around 1884 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in June 2019 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.
At 175 m² the property is well over the postcode median (117 m² across 13 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £497,000 sits 56% above the 2020 sale of £318,500. 5 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 4 refused. Past consents include an extension and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sale on file: £318,500 in August 2020.
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
- Bathrooms2
- Dining roomYes
- CloakroomYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- GarageYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
- Extension potentialPossible
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2026
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C77
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 26 July 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jul 2026from Jun 2019
EPC improved fromD61toC77
Heating Controls
FullFull Control
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Walls
AverageGood
Wall insulation improved
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 7 Caves Lane, Bedford, MK40 3DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.
5 applications on record at 7 Caves Lane, Bedford, MK40 3DR
5decisions3extensions43documents1nearby
Flagged:Demolition
- Jun 2020DemolitionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Rear of property
Demolition of existing single storey glazed rear extension and erection of a two storey rear extension.
Extension- Documents
- 15 docs on file
- Reference
- 20/00579/FUL
- More recent applications — locked
- OutlineJul 2021Decision
- OutlineJul 2021Decision
+ 2 more applications in the report
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- Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (5 on record)
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Versus other Caves Lane homes
Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On epc rating, 7 Caves Lane stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,820
Street avg £2,524
Floor Area
175 m²
Street avg 119 m²
Habitable Rooms
7 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.9 t/year
Street avg 5.7 t/year
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.
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.
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
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.0dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 7 Caves Lane is modelled from its 175 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale 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. 1 sale is recorded for 7 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 7 Caves Lane was lodged in July 2026 at band C and is valid until July 2036. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 5 applications are matched to 7 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
- 7 Caves Lane is in council tax band E. 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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