What kind of home is 7 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR?

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

What did 7 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR sell for?

7 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR last sold for £318,500 in August 2020, around 6 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 7 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR?

The current EPC rating for 7 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in June 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR?

7 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR has a recorded floor area of 107 m² (1,152 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR use?

The latest EPC at 7 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 7 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at 7 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR was a refusal for an application (ref. 21/01401/HPN) in July 2021. Earlier filings include 1 approved application on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR?

7 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR is in council tax band E.

Which area is 7 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR in?

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

How safe is the area around 7 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR?

Police records around 7 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.

What schools are near 7 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR?

The closest primary school to 7 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.

How well connected is 7 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR?

The closest bus stop to 7 Caves Lane, MK40 3DR is Dawlish Drive, 16m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Caves Lane, Bedford, MK40 3DR

Extendable5 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

107 m²

1152 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

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 107 m² (around 1152 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2019) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

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. Today's modelled estimate of £413,000 is 29.7% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£277/sq ft) was about 42.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £318,500 in August 2020.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes
Extension potentialPossible

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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.

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Caves Lane, Bedford, MK40 3DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 7 Caves Lane was refused — worth checking the council file.

5 applications on record at 7 Caves Lane, Bedford, MK40 3DR

5decisions3extensions43documents1nearby

Flagged:Demolition

Jun 2020
DemolitionFull
Outcome 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
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More recent applications — locked
OutlineJul 2021Prior notification for enlargement of a dwelling house by construction of additional storeys. This is the height of the proposed additional storey(s) :-2.34m. This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It will not therefore be reported to the Planning Committee but considered by officers under delegated powers. Only objections from adjoining neighbours can be considered and specific statutory Consultees where relevant.Decision
OutlineJul 2021Prior notification for enlargement of a dwelling house by construction of additional storeys. This is the height of the proposed additional storey(s) :-2.34m. This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It will not therefore be reported to the Planning Committee but considered by officers under delegated powers. Only objections from adjoining neighbours can be considered and specific statutory Consultees where relevant.Decision

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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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£413,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2020)

£318,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

20 August 2020Most recent
£318,500

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.

On habitable rooms, 7 Caves Lane runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,977

Street avg £2,524

Above

Floor Area

107 m²

Street avg 119 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.0 t/year

Street avg 5.7 t/year

On par

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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

55 dB

60 dB

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70 dB

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