247 248, Old Harrowden Road, Harrowden, Bedford, MK42 0TB
About 247 248
247 248 is a detached house in Harrowden, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 0TB). It has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (around 1066 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2003-2006. The latest certificate (June 2016) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2016. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and main heating dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 91), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on lpg. The latest certificate is from June 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1998–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£615/sq ft) was about 141.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in December 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years.
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Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 29 Jun 2026
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Expired on 29 June 2026
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Fuel source changed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency decreased
Window efficiency improved
Cavity wall insulation installed
Floor insulation added or improved
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Planning history
Council records include a part-single-part-two-storey extension at 247 248.
3 applications on record at 247 248, Old Harrowden Road, Harrowden, Bedford, MK42 0TB
- Jun 2020ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Part single, part two storey
One and two storey front, side and rear extensions to re-model existing dwelling
- Documents
- 20 docs on file
- Reference
- 20/00656/FUL
- More recent applications — locked
- ConditionsJan 2022Decision
- ConditionsOct 2021Decision
Unlock 247 248, Old Harrowden Road, Harrowden, Bedford, MK42 0TB's full planning history
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Sales history & valuation
247 248 has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.
£698,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.5% per year over 19 years.
£655,000
Growth on file: 12.5% per year over 19 years.
Sales timeline
22 December 2016Most recent
£655,000
+138.2%over 13 years6 April 2003
£275,000
+287.3%over 5 years11 February 1998
£71,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0TB: £610,000 (2024–2023).
Nearby sales in MK42 0TB
255 257, Old Harrowden Road, Harrowden, Bedford, MK42 0TB
Sold Dec 2024
£562,500251 Old Harrowden Road, Harrowden, Bedford, MK42 0TB
Sold Nov 2023
£700,000259 Old Harrowden Road, Harrowden, Bedford, MK42 0TB
Sold Aug 2023
£610,000260 Old Harrowden Road, Harrowden, Bedford, MK42 0TB
Sold Aug 2023
£825,000262 Old Harrowden Road, Harrowden, Bedford, MK42 0TB
Sold Aug 2023
£475,000
Versus other Old Harrowden Road homes
Price per m² for 247 248 runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£6,616
Street avg £3,169
Floor Area
99 m²
Street avg 127 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.6 t/year
Street avg 6.0 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
424/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Harrowden Lane — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Shortstown Primary School. 9 schools nearby.
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