What kind of home is 9 Brook Lane, MK43 7BW?

9 Brook Lane, MK43 7BW is a 2-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 9 Brook Lane, MK43 7BW?

9 Brook Lane, MK43 7BW last sold for £205,000 in November 2012, around 14 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £125,000 in November 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 9 Brook Lane, MK43 7BW?

Across 4 sales between November 2001 and November 2012, 9 Brook Lane, MK43 7BW rose from £125,000 to £205,000, a change of £80,000. That works out to roughly +4.6% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 9 Brook Lane, MK43 7BW have?

The current EPC rating for 9 Brook Lane, MK43 7BW is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. It has improved from a F recorded in September 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 9 Brook Lane, MK43 7BW?

9 Brook Lane, MK43 7BW has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 30% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK43 7BW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 9 Brook Lane, MK43 7BW use?

The latest EPC at 9 Brook Lane, MK43 7BW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 9 Brook Lane, MK43 7BW?

9 Brook Lane, MK43 7BW is in council tax band C.

Which area is 9 Brook Lane, MK43 7BW in?

9 Brook Lane, MK43 7BW sits in Harrold, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK43 postcode district.

Is 9 Brook Lane, MK43 7BW in a safe area?

Police records around 9 Brook Lane, MK43 7BW 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 9 Brook Lane, MK43 7BW?

The closest primary school to 9 Brook Lane, MK43 7BW is Harrold Primary Academy (262m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 9 Brook Lane, MK43 7BW?

The closest bus stop to 9 Brook Lane, MK43 7BW is The Institute, 135m away. In total there are 17 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9 Brook Lane, Harrold, Bedford, MK43 7BW

4 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 9 Brook Lane

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

9 Brook Lane is a two-bedroom detached house in Harrold, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 7BW). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Last changed hands 14 years ago, in November 2012. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2001–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £294,000 is 43.4% above the 2012 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£261/sq ft) was about 20.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

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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(1 of 3)

Feb 2024

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2012from Sept 2009

EPC improved fromF32toE51

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

0%53%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2024from Apr 2012

EPC improved fromE51toD58

Low Energy Lighting

53%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Brook Lane, Harrold, Bedford, MK43 7BW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Brook Lane has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

9 Brook Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£294,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£205,000

Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

2 November 2012Most recent
£205,000
+15.2%over 2 years
14 October 2010
£178,000
+12.7%over 6 years
28 November 2003
£158,000
+26.4%over 1 year
30 November 2001
£125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 7BW: £270,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in MK43 7BW

On the street

Versus other Brook Lane homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 9 Brook Lane stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,808

Street avg £3,317

Below

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 79 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

On par

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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.

£308k

1 Church Lane, Pavenham

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1 Bramley Court, Harrold

MK43 7BG

2 bed1 bath

£298k

1 Eagle Way, Harrold

MK43 7EW

3 bed

£275k

1 Baileys Villas, Pavenham Road, Felmersham

MK43 7EY

3 bed1 bath

£455k

1 Church Lane, Odell

MK43 7AA

3 bed

£458k

1 Burridges Close, Stevington

MK43 7QE

3 bed

£484k

1 Dove Lane, Harrold

MK43 7DF

3 bed1 bath

£400k

1 Dewlands, Oakley

MK43 7RW

4 bed

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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Institute — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Harrold Primary Academy. 2 schools nearby.

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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 7BW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 7BW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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