What type of property is 5 Church Street, MK43 0RJ?

5 Church Street, MK43 0RJ is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 5 Church Street, MK43 0RJ?

5 Church Street, MK43 0RJ last sold for £100,000 in January 2010, around 17 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Church Street, MK43 0RJ?

The current EPC rating for 5 Church Street, MK43 0RJ is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Church Street, MK43 0RJ?

5 Church Street, MK43 0RJ has a recorded floor area of 35 m² (377 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 37% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK43 0RJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Church Street, MK43 0RJ heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Church Street, MK43 0RJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Church Street, MK43 0RJ?

5 Church Street, MK43 0RJ 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 5 Church Street, MK43 0RJ located?

5 Church Street, MK43 0RJ sits in Lidlington, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK43 postcode district.

What is crime like near 5 Church Street, MK43 0RJ?

Police records around 5 Church Street, MK43 0RJ show an average of 123 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (22% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 5 Church Street, MK43 0RJ?

The closest primary school to 5 Church Street, MK43 0RJ is Thomas Johnson Lower School (371m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 5 Church Street, MK43 0RJ?

The closest bus stop to 5 Church Street, MK43 0RJ is Oak Gardens, 56m away. The nearest rail option is Lidlington Rail Station, 145m away.

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5 Church Street, Lidlington, Bedford, MK43 0RJ

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedroom

Floor area

35 m²

377 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

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Overview

About 5 Church Street

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

5 Church Street is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Lidlington, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 0RJ). It has a recorded floor area of 35 m² (around 377 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Untraded for 17 years, with the last transfer in January 2010. Today's modelled estimate of £178,000 sits 78% above the 2010 sale of £100,000. At 35 m² it sits well below the postcode median (60 m² across 28 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

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

Bedrooms1

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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.

5 Church Street's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2026

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

—

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from Jul 2009

EPC improved fromE45toD68

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Church Street, Lidlington, Bedford, MK43 0RJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Church Street has no planning applications on record.

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.

Current estimate

£178,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2010)

£100,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

8 January 2010Most recent
£100,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 0RJ: £190,000 (2026–2024).

Nearby sales in MK43 0RJ

On the street

Versus other Church Street homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 5 Church Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,857

Street avg £3,794

Strongly below

Floor Area

35 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£304k

1 Allen Court, Bedford Road, Marston Moretaine

MK43 0LL

3 bed

£310k

1 Birch Close, Cranfield

MK43 0FP

3 bed

£345k

1 Browns Close, Marston Moretaine

MK43 0PL

3 bed

£196k

1 Bowling Close, Brogborough

MK43 0SW

£356k

1 Arundel Road, Marston Moretaine

MK43 0JZ

3 bed1 bath

£356k

1 Bourne End Road, Cranfield

MK43 0BD

3 bed1 bath

£366k

1 Astwood Road, Cranfield

MK43 0AU

3 bed

£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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

123/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Oak Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Thomas Johnson Lower School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK43 0RJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 0RJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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