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7 Caves Lane, Bedford, MK40 3DR
This 107 square metre property in Bedford carries an energy performance rating of D, in line with typical UK homes. It is heated by a gas central heating system and is currently listed as owner-occupied. The property last sold for £318,500 in 2020.
Property Type
Detached House
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor Area
107 m²
Council Tax
Band E
Property Features
Built 1950–1966
Private Garden
Rear
Garage
Off-street covered parking
Dining Room
Separate dining space
Cloakroom
Downstairs WC
Recently Refurbished
Renovated and updated
Extension Potential
Scope to extend (subject to planning)
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.0 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£413,000
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Transaction history
£318,500Latest
Aug 2020Source: HM Land Registry
House Price Index
Bedford+3.0%
103.8
Jan 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Caves Lane
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 12 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£2,977/£2,587 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than 73% of similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
6 years/11 years avg
ShorterLonger
Around average
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
61 (D)/61 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
Around average
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
107 m²/116 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than only 33% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
5.0 t/year/5.3 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than only 38% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
4 rooms/5 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than only 17% of similar properties
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
51.4dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
41.0dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
14 months of data for Bedford
Total Crimes
95
Monthly Avg
7
Recent Trend
Rising
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual45(47%)
Other Theft12(13%)
Public Order11(12%)
Criminal Damage & Arson7(7%)
Burglary5(5%)
Vehicle Crime5(5%)
Drugs4(4%)
Bicycle Theft3(3%)
Other Crime2(2%)
Robbery1(1%)
Recent Incidents
Violence & Sexual
Dec 2025On or near Western Street
Public Order
Dec 2025On or near Western Street
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Chaucer Road
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Chaucer Road
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Chaucer Road
Public Order
Nov 2025On or near Western Street
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
25 within 3kmP
Castle Newnham School
257m
3 mins
P
St John Rigby Catholic Primary School
478m
6 mins
P
Hazeldene School
1.0km
12 mins
S
Castle Newnham School
545m
7 mins
S
Goldington Academy
589m
7 mins
S
Bedford Free School
1.5km
18 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmDawlish Drive
Bus Stop16m
< 1 min
Fox and Hounds
Bus Stop109m
1 min
Tiverton Road
Bus Stop221m
3 mins
Sidmouth Close
Bus Stop325m
4 mins
Goldington Avenue
Bus Stop410m
5 mins
Dudley Street
Bus Stop412m
5 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Map
55 points of interest nearby
Map data from OpenStreetMap • Transport data from NaPTAN • School data from Dept. for Education • Scenic data from Beautifulplaces.ai
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