Skip to content
UK Property Looker

4 Office Cottages, Lidlington, Bedford, MK43 0SH

1 planning record

Estimated value

£438,000

  • Since the 2020 sale (£210,000)+109%
  • Against MK43 0SH's recent median (£380,000)+15%

Newest record on this page: August 2022. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

Learn about this valuation
Property type
End terrace
Habitable rooms
7
From EPC
Floor area
147 m²
1582 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Get directions (opens in a new tab)
Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£438,000

  • Against its 2020 sale (£210,000)+109%
  • Against MK43 0SH's recent median (£380,000)+15%

Your note and figure are shown publicly on this page.

How the estimate is made

The estimate for 4 Office Cottages is modelled from its 147 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK43 0SH. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    147 m² from the EPC lodged in May 2021

  • Sales of this home

    1 sale recorded, the latest in 2020

  • Recent sales in MK43 0SH

    5 sales, median £380,000 (2022–2003)

This page or the full report?

DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: August 2022Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 applicationFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 April 2020Most recent

    £210,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 0SH: £380,000 (2022–2003).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

2 potential issues have already been flagged for 4 Office Cottages, Lidlington, Bedford, MK43 0SH. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
  • Larger development activity nearbyIn report
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Overview

About 4 Office Cottages

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

4 Office Cottages is an end-of-terrace house in Lidlington, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 0SH). It has a recorded floor area of 147 m² (around 1582 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2021) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in February 2018 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 97), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Today's modelled estimate of £438,000 sits 108.6% above the 2020 sale of £210,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£133/sq ft) was about 39% below the postcode norm. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2016. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Most recent transfer: April 2020 at £210,000.

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4 Office Cottages

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
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(1 of 2)
May 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 May 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2021from Feb 2018
EPC improved fromD56toC73
Heating System
Room HeatersHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
77%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Office Cottages, Lidlington, Bedford, MK43 0SH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 4 Office Cottages, Lidlington, Bedford, MK43 0SH

1decisions1extensions9nearby
  1. Dec 2016
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Side of property

    Two storey side extension, refurbishment of the cottage and upgrading of single storey rear extension.

    Reference
    CB/16/05236/FULL
    Full record in report

Unlock 4 Office Cottages, Lidlington, Bedford, MK43 0SH's full planning history

You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.

  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 9 notable nearby
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
£14.99one-off · instant

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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

0.6 km

Sheeptick End — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Thomas Johnson Lower School. 2 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • Thomas Johnson Lower SchoolPrimary621m
  • Marston Moreteyne VC SchoolPrimary2.8km

Nearest stops

  • Sheeptick EndBus stop615m
  • Hurst GroveBus stop842m
  • Lidlington Rail StationRailway station893m
  • Lidlington Rail StationRailway station911m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences666 reports39%
  • Anti-social Behaviour304 reports18%
  • Criminal Damage & Arson139 reports8%
  • Vehicle Crime116 reports7%

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 0SH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.6dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £1,020 · Includes VAT

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

£386k

1 Abbott Corner, Marston Moretaine

MK43 0GX

£513k

1 Brooke Piece, Marston Moretaine

MK43 0YS

£367k

1 Butler Drive, Lidlington

MK43 0UQ

3 bed2 bath
£366k

1 Astwood Road, Cranfield

MK43 0AU

3 bed

Property research, connected

Get up to date data on unlimited properties per month

Explore sale histories, valuations, energy ratings and local areas. Ask the assistant to connect the details and take your research further.

Start your research
Method

How to read this page

Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 4 Office Cottages is modelled from its 147 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK43 0SH. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 4 Office Cottages. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 4 Office Cottages was lodged in May 2021 at band C and is valid until May 2031. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 4 Office Cottages. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 2 schools and 29 stops listed are measured in a straight line from MK43 0SH, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
4 Office Cottages is in council tax band C. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 4 Office Cottages, Lidlington, Bedford, MK43 0SH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.

Know this home? Think our valuation is wrong?

Leave a note for other visitors about work done or anything the records miss, and say what you think it's worth. It takes about two minutes.

Keep exploring