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3 Dove Lane, Harrold, Bedford, MK43 7DF

Extendable3 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
93 m²
1001 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 3 Dove Lane

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

3 Dove Lane is a three-bedroom detached house in Harrold, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 7DF). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band E. The property has underfloor heating on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The latest certificate (June 2018) shows a C (score 74). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 93 m² it's 25% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (124 m² median across 10 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). Across 2014–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £428,000 is 26.8% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£337/sq ft) was about 74.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: December 2018 at £337,500.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenWest-facing
  • GarageSingle

Building

  • Underfloor heatingYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
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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.

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Dove Lane, Harrold, Bedford, MK43 7DF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Dove Lane has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

3 applications on record at 3 Dove Lane, Harrold, Bedford, MK43 7DF

3decisions2extensions8documents1nearby
  1. Feb 2016
    RenovationFull
    Outcome in report

    Removal of fascia and installation of new UPVC black fascia, soffit and guttering to box in eaves

    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    15/03061/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (3 on record)
  • All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 1 notable nearby
  • The 8 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

3 Dove Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£428,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£337,500

Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 December 2018Most recent

    £337,500

    +18.4%over 4 years
  2. 7 August 2014

    £285,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 7DF: £271,000 (2017–2013).

On the street

Versus other Dove Lane homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 3 Dove Lane runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,629

Street avg £2,634

Above

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 115 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 6.4 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Dove Lane

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearbyEnvironmental risk flagged

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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
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.

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 Magpie — 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 7DF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK43 7DF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 7DF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.9dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 3 Dove Lane, Harrold, Bedford, MK43 7DF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.