What kind of home is 4 Butler Drive, MK43 0UQ?

4 Butler Drive, MK43 0UQ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 4 Butler Drive, MK43 0UQ sell for?

4 Butler Drive, MK43 0UQ last sold for £230,000 in June 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £240,000 in March 2007, so prices have been flat over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Butler Drive, MK43 0UQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 2007 and June 2014, 4 Butler Drive, MK43 0UQ fell from £240,000 to £230,000, a change of £10,000. That works out to roughly -0.6% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Butler Drive, MK43 0UQ?

The current EPC rating for 4 Butler Drive, MK43 0UQ is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in March 2012. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Butler Drive, MK43 0UQ?

4 Butler Drive, MK43 0UQ has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (977 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK43 0UQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Butler Drive, MK43 0UQ use?

The latest EPC at 4 Butler Drive, MK43 0UQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 4 Butler Drive, MK43 0UQ have?

4 Butler Drive, MK43 0UQ has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in July 2020 under ref. CB/20/01525/FULL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Butler Drive, MK43 0UQ?

4 Butler Drive, MK43 0UQ is in council tax band D.

Which area is 4 Butler Drive, MK43 0UQ in?

4 Butler Drive, MK43 0UQ sits in Lidlington, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK43 postcode district.

Is 4 Butler Drive, MK43 0UQ in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Butler Drive, MK43 0UQ 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 4 Butler Drive, MK43 0UQ?

The closest primary school to 4 Butler Drive, MK43 0UQ is Thomas Johnson Lower School (584m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 4 Butler Drive, MK43 0UQ?

The closest bus stop to 4 Butler Drive, MK43 0UQ is Great Farm Close, 141m away. The nearest rail option is Lidlington Rail Station, 287m away.

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4 Butler Drive, Lidlington, Bedford, MK43 0UQ

3 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

91 m²

977 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 4 Butler Drive

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

4 Butler Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Lidlington, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 0UQ). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 977 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2012) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The latest certificate is from March 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2007–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at -0.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £368,000 sits 60% above the 2014 sale of £230,000. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 12 years since the last transfer (June 2014).

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms3

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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.

4 Butler Drive's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 02 Mar 2022

Current Certificate

Mar 2012

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 2 March 2022

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Butler Drive, Lidlington, Bedford, MK43 0UQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes both a loft conversion and an extension — the classic family-home expansion.

3 applications on record at 4 Butler Drive, Lidlington, Bedford, MK43 0UQ

3decisions2extensions12documents9nearby

Sept 2017
Loft ConversionOutline
Outcome in report
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Loft conversion to form an additional bedroom.
Reference
CB/17/03291/LDCP
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ExtensionJun 2020Decision
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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.

Current estimate

£368,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.6% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£230,000

Growth on file: -0.6% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

17 June 2014Most recent
£230,000
-4.2%over 7 years
1 March 2007
£240,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 0UQ: £325,000 (2026–2024).

Nearby sales in MK43 0UQ

On the street

Versus other Butler Drive homes

Four headline reads against 31 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 4 Butler Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,535

Street avg £2,938

Below

Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 107 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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Crime

123/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Great Farm Close — 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

43.8dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 0UQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

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