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

Notable views1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
110 m²
1184 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 262 Old Harrowden Road

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

262 Old Harrowden Road is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Harrowden, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 0TB). It has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (around 1184 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2022. The property has underfloor heating on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include notable views and outbuildings. Period features are noted in the property record. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 105), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 77% of similar EPCs). On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£401/sq ft) was about 62.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold August 2023 for £475,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2022.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingAllocated
  • OutbuildingsYes
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Heating systemAir source
  • Underfloor heatingYes
  • Period featuresYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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.

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
5.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 262 Old Harrowden Road, Harrowden, Bedford, MK42 0TB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Nov 2022
    RenovationFull
    In report

    Installation of rooflight

    Documents
    9 docs on file
    Reference
    22/02273/FUL
    View planning record
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  • Larger development activity nearby
  • Environmental risk flagged
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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.

262 Old Harrowden Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

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  • Signs of HMO activity in the area
  • Larger development activity nearby
  • Environmental risk flagged
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On the street

Versus other Old Harrowden Road homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 262 Old Harrowden Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,318

Street avg £3,374

Strongly above

Floor Area

110 m²

Street avg 127 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.0 t/year

Street avg 6.7 t/year

On par

Years Held

3 years

Street avg 8 years

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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.

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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The full 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 0TB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK42 0TB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.4dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 0TB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.5dB

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

Common questions

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