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2 Harrowden Lane, Bedford, MK42 0RR

3 sales on record4 planning records
Property type
Detached
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
59 m²
635 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 54
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 2 Harrowden Lane

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

2 Harrowden Lane is a detached house in Bedford (MK42 0RR). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. At 59 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (59–105 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to D, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (54 versus a best of 63). The latest certificate (April 2023) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 70), a 2-band jump.

14 years since the last transfer (July 2012). 4 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 2 refused. Across 1997–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £222,000 is 20% above the 2012 sale price.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Current Certificate
Apr 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E54
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 April 2033

6 years remaining
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Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC E

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Harrowden Lane, Bedford, MK42 0RR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Harrowden Lane has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

4 applications on record at 2 Harrowden Lane, Bedford, MK42 0RR

4decisions2extensions53documents8nearby
  1. Jun 2017
    Demolition And RebuildFull
    Outcome in report

    Demolition of existing garden store / garage and erection of replacement 2 storey building to provide hobby room, additional bedroomand study.

    Documents
    14 docs on file
    Reference
    17/00872/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Demolition And RebuildDecision
  4. ConservatoryDecision

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1997.

Current estimate

£222,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£185,000

Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 5 July 2012Most recent

    £185,000

    +131.3%over 13 years
  2. 1 December 1998

    £80,000

  3. 11 June 1997

    £80,000

Median price across the last 1 sales in MK42 0RR: £70,000 (1998–1998).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Harrowden Lane

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Crime

424/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Catholic Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Bedford Academy. 17 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 MK42 0RR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK42 0RR

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 0RR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
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80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 2 Harrowden Lane, Bedford, MK42 0RR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.