When did 253 Old Harrowden Road, MK42 0TB last change hands?

253 Old Harrowden Road, MK42 0TB last sold for £231,500 in June 2003, around 23 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

Are there any planning records for 253 Old Harrowden Road, MK42 0TB?

253 Old Harrowden Road, MK42 0TB has 3 approved extension applications on file including rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 253 Old Harrowden Road, MK42 0TB?

253 Old Harrowden Road, MK42 0TB is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 253 Old Harrowden Road, MK42 0TB located?

253 Old Harrowden Road, MK42 0TB sits in Harrowden, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

What is crime like near 253 Old Harrowden Road, MK42 0TB?

Police records around 253 Old Harrowden Road, MK42 0TB show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 253 Old Harrowden Road, MK42 0TB?

The closest primary school to 253 Old Harrowden Road, MK42 0TB is Shortstown Primary School (480m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Academy (1.2km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 253 Old Harrowden Road, MK42 0TB?

The closest bus stop to 253 Old Harrowden Road, MK42 0TB is Harrowden Lane, 242m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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253 Old Harrowden Road, Harrowden, Bedford, MK42 0TB

4 planning records

Council tax

Band B

Overview

About 253 Old Harrowden Road

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

253 Old Harrowden Road is a property in Harrowden, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 0TB). It has council tax band B.

Untraded for 23 years, with the last transfer in June 2003. 4 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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Sold prices

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Trends

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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.

No EPC on record

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 253 Old Harrowden Road, Harrowden, Bedford, MK42 0TB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

253 Old Harrowden Road has been through 4 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

May 2014
PorchHeritage
In report
Restoration of oak frame and chimney, re-roofing, tanking of cellar, re-opening blocked windows, new rear dormer, rear porch and garages.
Extension
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
03/02892/LBC
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Oct 2007
PorchHeritage
In report
Rear porch and covered link to existing out-building.
Extension
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
07/02413/LBC
View planning record

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Last sold (2003)

£231,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

19 June 2003Most recent
£231,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0TB: £610,000 (2024–2023).

Nearby sales in MK42 0TB

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Area

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Crime

6/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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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.4dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 0TB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.5dB

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