What type of property is The Vicarage, High Street, MK43 0RN?

The Vicarage, High Street, MK43 0RN is a detached house.

What energy rating does The Vicarage, High Street, MK43 0RN have?

The current EPC rating for The Vicarage, High Street, MK43 0RN is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in April 2021. It has dropped from a C recorded in September 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of The Vicarage, High Street, MK43 0RN?

The Vicarage, High Street, MK43 0RN has a recorded floor area of 180 m² (1,938 sq ft). That makes it about 57% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK43 0RN. Source: EPC Register.

How is The Vicarage, High Street, MK43 0RN heated?

The latest EPC at The Vicarage, High Street, MK43 0RN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is The Vicarage, High Street, MK43 0RN?

The Vicarage, High Street, MK43 0RN is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is The Vicarage, High Street, MK43 0RN located?

The Vicarage, High Street, MK43 0RN sits in Lidlington, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK43 postcode district.

Is The Vicarage, High Street, MK43 0RN in a safe area?

Police records around The Vicarage, High Street, MK43 0RN 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 The Vicarage, High Street, MK43 0RN?

The closest primary school to The Vicarage, High Street, MK43 0RN is Thomas Johnson Lower School (476m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is The Vicarage, High Street, MK43 0RN?

The closest bus stop to The Vicarage, High Street, MK43 0RN is Oak Gardens, 113m away. The nearest rail option is Lidlington Rail Station, 304m away.

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The Vicarage, High Street, Lidlington, Bedford, MK43 0RN

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

180 m²

1938 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About The Vicarage

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

The Vicarage is a detached house in Lidlington, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 0RN). It has a recorded floor area of 180 m² (around 1938 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (April 2021) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (September 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

At 180 m² the property is well over the postcode median (115 m² across 15 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.

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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.

The Vicarage's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2021

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 April 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2021from Sept 2009

EPC improved fromC70toD68

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Vicarage, High Street, Lidlington, Bedford, MK43 0RN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

The Vicarage 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.

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

Current estimate

£667,000

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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 0RN: £400,000 (2026–2024).

Nearby sales in MK43 0RN

On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for The Vicarage runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

68 (D)

Street avg 64 (D)

Above

Floor Area

180 m²

Street avg 122 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.3 t/year

Street avg 5.4 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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.

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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.

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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

0.5 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 0RN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 0RN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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