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

Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
177 m²
1905 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About Old Chaple

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

Old Chaple is a three-bedroom detached house in Harrowden, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 0TB). It has a recorded floor area of 177 m² (around 1905 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2013) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). The latest certificate is from March 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Period features are noted in the property record.

At 177 m² the property is well over the postcode median (110 m² across 13 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2010–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £399,000 sits 50.6% above the 2014 sale of £265,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£139/sq ft) was about 48.2% below the postcode norm. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in July 2014.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • ParkingOff road

Building

  • Period featuresYes
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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.

Old Chaple's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 28 Mar 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2013

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
6.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 28 March 2023

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2013from Mar 2009
EPC improved fromE40toD62
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property was built before 1919 and has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

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

Old Chaple has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

8 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Current estimate

£399,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.9% per year over 4 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2014)

£265,000

Growth on file: 8.9% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 10 July 2014Most recent

    £265,000

    +43.2%over 4 years

  2. 28 April 2010

    £185,000

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

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.

Price per m² for Old Chaple lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,497

Street avg £3,635

Strongly below

Floor Area

177 m²

Street avg 121 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.8 t/year

Street avg 5.7 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Old Chaple

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearbyEnvironmental risk flagged

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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
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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3 bed
£350k

1 Brabazon Close, Shortstown

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£459k

1 Atherstone Close, Shortstown

MK42 0GH

4 bed2 bath
£283k

1 Boscombe Lane, Shortstown

MK42 0EE

2 bed2 bath
£264k

1 Acacia Road

MK42 0HT

2 bed1 bath
£220k

1 Alburgh Close

MK42 0HG

2 bed1 bath
£466k

1 Arnold Way, Shortstown

MK42 0FU

5 bed3 bath
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

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.

Go deeper on the local area

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 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

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Old Chaple, Old Harrowden Road, Harrowden, Bedford, MK42 0TB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.