What type of property is 1 Ethelred Lane, MK40 4WH?

1 Ethelred Lane, MK40 4WH is a semi-detached house.

When did 1 Ethelred Lane, MK40 4WH last change hands?

1 Ethelred Lane, MK40 4WH last sold for £393,495 in November 2017, around 9 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Ethelred Lane, MK40 4WH?

The current EPC rating for 1 Ethelred Lane, MK40 4WH is B with a score of 84 out of 100, lodged in October 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Ethelred Lane, MK40 4WH?

1 Ethelred Lane, MK40 4WH has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (1,346 sq ft). That makes it about 18% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK40 4WH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Ethelred Lane, MK40 4WH heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Ethelred Lane, MK40 4WH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Ethelred Lane, MK40 4WH?

1 Ethelred Lane, MK40 4WH is in council tax band E.

Where is 1 Ethelred Lane, MK40 4WH located?

1 Ethelred Lane, MK40 4WH sits in Great Denham, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

Is 1 Ethelred Lane, MK40 4WH in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Ethelred Lane, MK40 4WH 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 1 Ethelred Lane, MK40 4WH?

The closest primary school to 1 Ethelred Lane, MK40 4WH is Great Denham Primary School (570m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Biddenham International School and Sports College (1.5km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Ethelred Lane, MK40 4WH?

The closest bus stop to 1 Ethelred Lane, MK40 4WH is Archer Street, 123m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Ethelred Lane, Great Denham, Bedford, MK40 4WH

EPC B

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor area

125 m²

1345 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 84

Council tax

Band E

Overview

About 1 Ethelred Lane

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

1 Ethelred Lane is a semi-detached house in Great Denham, Bedford, Bedford (MK40 4WH). It has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (around 1345 sq ft) and council tax band E. The latest certificate (October 2017) returns a B (score 84), comfortably above the UK average. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 93).

At 125 m² it's 17.9% larger than the typical home in the postcode (106 m² median across 14 EPCs). On the market in November 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years. Today's modelled estimate of £451,000 is 14.6% above the 2017 sale price.

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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

B84

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Ethelred Lane, Great Denham, Bedford, MK40 4WH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Ethelred Lane has no planning applications on record.

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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.

1 Ethelred Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£451,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2017)

£393,495

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 November 2017Most recent
£393,495

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 4WH: £365,000 (2023–2021).

Nearby sales in MK40 4WH

On the street

Versus other Ethelred Lane homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 1 Ethelred Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,148

Street avg £3,184

Above

Floor Area

125 m²

Street avg 120 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

Below

Years Held

9 years

Street avg 7 years

On par

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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

0.1 km

Archer Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Great Denham Primary School. 18 schools nearby.

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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 4WH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 4WH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

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