Chicheley Manor, Astwood Road, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0AU
About Chicheley Manor
Chicheley Manor is a detached house in Cranfield, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 0AU). It has a recorded floor area of 197 m² (around 2120 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (February 2019) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2019 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and window efficiency went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). Main heating runs on electricity.
At 197 m² the property is well over the postcode median (94 m² across 4 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £802,000 sits 57.3% above the 2018 sale of £510,000. 9 planning records sit against the property, 6 approved, 3 refused. Past consents include partial demolition, new windows, an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. The record references listed-building consent, which constrain future alterations. Last sold in February 2018, so it's been off the market for around 8 years.
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 15 February 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Window efficiency improved
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
Floor insulation added or improved
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.
9 applications on record at Chicheley Manor, Astwood Road, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0AU
- Mar 2018PorchHeritageOutcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Side of property
Listed Building: Demolish existing front porch and storage building erect a two storey side extension and front porch. Strip existing house roof and store existing peg tiles. Reroof with felt membrane and reusing existing peg tiles and reclaimed tiles as required to replace existing damaged tiles.
Extension- Reference
- CB/18/00527/LB
- More recent applications — locked
- DemolitionNov 2019Decision
- RenovationDec 2018Decision
+ 6 more applications in the report
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Sales history & valuation
Chicheley Manor valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£802,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£510,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
28 February 2018Most recent
£510,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 0AU: £290,000 (2021–2002).
Versus other Astwood Road homes
On co₂ emissions, Chicheley Manor runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
65 (D)
Street avg 63 (D)
Floor Area
197 m²
Street avg 184 m²
CO₂ Emissions
5.8 t/year
Street avg 4.4 t/year
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
123/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Bourne End Road — bus stop.
Closest school
2.4 km
Holywell School. 2 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
43.1dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
35.7dB






