What kind of home is The Old Barn, Thrupp End, MK43 0SL?

The Old Barn, Thrupp End, MK43 0SL is a detached house.

What energy rating does The Old Barn, Thrupp End, MK43 0SL have?

The current EPC rating for The Old Barn, Thrupp End, MK43 0SL is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in August 2015. It has dropped from a C recorded in May 2014. Source: EPC Register.

How big is The Old Barn, Thrupp End, MK43 0SL?

The Old Barn, Thrupp End, MK43 0SL has a recorded floor area of 434 m² (4,672 sq ft). That makes it about 495% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK43 0SL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does The Old Barn, Thrupp End, MK43 0SL use?

The latest EPC at The Old Barn, Thrupp End, MK43 0SL records bulk wood pellets as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has The Old Barn, Thrupp End, MK43 0SL had any planning applications?

The Old Barn, Thrupp End, MK43 0SL has council approval for an extension granted in June 2016 under ref. CB/16/01359/LB. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for The Old Barn, Thrupp End, MK43 0SL?

The Old Barn, Thrupp End, MK43 0SL is in council tax band H. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is The Old Barn, Thrupp End, MK43 0SL in?

The Old Barn, Thrupp End, MK43 0SL sits in Lidlington, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK43 postcode district.

Is The Old Barn, Thrupp End, MK43 0SL in a safe area?

Police records around The Old Barn, Thrupp End, MK43 0SL show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 58% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near The Old Barn, Thrupp End, MK43 0SL?

The closest primary school to The Old Barn, Thrupp End, MK43 0SL is Thomas Johnson Lower School (617m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near The Old Barn, Thrupp End, MK43 0SL?

The closest bus stop to The Old Barn, Thrupp End, MK43 0SL is Sheeptick End, 387m away. The nearest rail option is Lidlington Rail Station, 549m away.

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The Old Barn, Thrupp End, Station Road, Lidlington, Bedford, MK43 0SL

6 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

434 m²

4672 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band H

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About The Old Barn

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

The Old Barn is a detached house in Lidlington, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 0SL). It has a recorded floor area of 434 m² (around 4672 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band H. The latest certificate (August 2015) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. Earlier certificates rated it C (May 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and main heating dropped from Average to Poor. Main heating runs on bulk wood pellets. The latest certificate is from August 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

6 planning records sit against the property, 6 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and an annexe, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. The record references listed-building consent, which constrain future alterations.

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 12 Aug 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2015

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

—

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2015from May 2014

EPC improved fromC70toD58

Main Fuel

DualWood

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Walls

GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

21st centuryDetached HouseEPC DDetached over 300m²Extended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

Because the property is a large detached home over 300m², has been extended more than once, and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Old Barn, Thrupp End, Station Road, Lidlington, Bedford, MK43 0SL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

The Old Barn has multiple listed-building consents on file — alterations need formal heritage approval.

6 applications on record at The Old Barn, Thrupp End, Station Road, Lidlington, Bedford, MK43 0SL

6decisions1extensions9nearby

Flagged:Listed building

May 2016
AnnexFull
Outcome in report
Erection of a dwelling in lieu of residential annexe and alteration to eastern extension approved under CB/12/00911/FULL and CB/12/00912/LB
Reference
CB/16/01358/FULL
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
OutbuildingSept 2018Decision
ConversionFeb 2018Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Current estimate

£2,228,000

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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 1 sales in MK43 0SL: £550,000 (2024–2024).

Nearby sales in MK43 0SL

The Little Barn, Thrupp End, Station Road, Lidlington, Bedford, MK43 0SL
Sold Sept 2024
£550,000

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Bedford report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Sheeptick End — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Thomas Johnson Lower School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 0SL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.1dB

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FAQ

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