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The Barns, Unit 3, Bourne End, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0AX

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
101 m²
1087 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 77
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About The Barns

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

The Barns is a semi-detached house in Cranfield, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 0AX). It has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (around 1087 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in September 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and main heating dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). Main heating runs on electricity.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 78% of similar EPCs).

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Oct 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C77
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 October 2032

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2013from Sept 2011
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls
PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
42%71%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2022from Jun 2013
EPC improved fromD68toC77
Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (50 kWp) installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has been extended more than once, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Barns, Unit 3, Bourne End, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0AX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

The Barns has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

9 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.

The Barns has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£446,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 0AX: £672,500 (2024–2016).

On the street

Versus the street

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, The Barns stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

77 (C)

Street avg 55 (E)

Strongly above

Floor Area

101 m²

Street avg 108 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about The Barns

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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.
£433k

1 Bakery Close, Cranfield

MK43 0HE

4 bed2 bath
£461k

1 Arpins Pightle, Cranfield

MK43 0GG

£477k

1 Badgers Close, Cranfield

MK43 0GJ

4 bed
£481k

1 Bowling Green Road, Cranfield

MK43 0ET

£513k

1 Brooke Piece, Marston Moretaine

MK43 0YS

£386k

1 Abbott Corner, Marston Moretaine

MK43 0GX

£535k

1 Braeburn Way, Cranfield

MK43 0EH

4 bed2 bath
£367k

1 Butler Drive, Lidlington

MK43 0UQ

3 bed2 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

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

0.3 km

Bourne End Road — bus stop.

Closest school

2.3 km

Holywell School. 2 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 MK43 0AX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK43 0AX

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 0AX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.6dB

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 The Barns, Unit 3, Bourne End, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0AX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.