What kind of home is 1a, Station Road, MK43 0SA?

1a, Station Road, MK43 0SA is a detached house.

When did 1a, Station Road, MK43 0SA last change hands?

1a, Station Road, MK43 0SA last sold for £362,500 in February 2025, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1a, Station Road, MK43 0SA?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Station Road, MK43 0SA is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in August 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1a, Station Road, MK43 0SA?

1a, Station Road, MK43 0SA has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft). That makes it about 15% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK43 0SA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1a, Station Road, MK43 0SA use?

The latest EPC at 1a, Station Road, MK43 0SA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1a, Station Road, MK43 0SA?

1a, Station Road, MK43 0SA is in council tax band D.

Which area is 1a, Station Road, MK43 0SA in?

1a, Station Road, MK43 0SA sits in Lidlington, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK43 postcode district.

Is 1a, Station Road, MK43 0SA in a safe area?

Police records around 1a, Station Road, MK43 0SA 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.

What schools are near 1a, Station Road, MK43 0SA?

The closest primary school to 1a, Station Road, MK43 0SA is Thomas Johnson Lower School (244m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 1a, Station Road, MK43 0SA?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Station Road, MK43 0SA is Hurst Grove, 34m away. The nearest rail option is Lidlington Rail Station, 107m away.

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1a, Station Road, Lidlington, Bedford, MK43 0SA

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a detached house in Lidlington, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 0SA). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2017) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.

On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£392/sq ft) was about 74.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: February 2025 at £362,500.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate

Aug 2017

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 August 2027

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Station Road, Lidlington, Bedford, MK43 0SA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a 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.

1a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£359,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£362,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

7 February 2025Most recent
£362,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 0SA: £350,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in MK43 0SA

On the street

Versus other Station Road homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1a is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,215

Street avg £3,643

Above

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 89 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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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.

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

0.0 km

Hurst Grove — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 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 0SA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 0SA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.5dB

Low

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