What kind of home is 22a, High Street, MK43 7DQ?

22a, High Street, MK43 7DQ is a semi-detached house.

When did 22a, High Street, MK43 7DQ last change hands?

22a, High Street, MK43 7DQ last sold for £125,000 in December 2015, around 10 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £118,000 in June 2003. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 22a, High Street, MK43 7DQ?

Across 3 sales between June 2003 and December 2015, 22a, High Street, MK43 7DQ rose from £118,000 to £125,000, a change of £7,000. That works out to roughly +0.5% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 22a, High Street, MK43 7DQ?

The current EPC rating for 22a, High Street, MK43 7DQ is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 22a, High Street, MK43 7DQ?

22a, High Street, MK43 7DQ has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft). That makes it about 27% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK43 7DQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 22a, High Street, MK43 7DQ use?

The latest EPC at 22a, High Street, MK43 7DQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 22a, High Street, MK43 7DQ in?

22a, High Street, MK43 7DQ sits in Harrold, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK43 postcode district.

Is 22a, High Street, MK43 7DQ in a safe area?

Police records around 22a, High Street, MK43 7DQ 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 22a, High Street, MK43 7DQ?

The closest primary school to 22a, High Street, MK43 7DQ is Harrold Primary Academy (471m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 22a, High Street, MK43 7DQ?

The closest bus stop to 22a, High Street, MK43 7DQ is High Street, 88m away. In total there are 17 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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22a, High Street, Harrold, Bedford, MK43 7DQ

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 22a

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

22a is a semi-detached house in Harrold, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 7DQ). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1950-1966. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2014. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £315,000 sits 152% above the 2015 sale of £125,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£147/sq ft) was about 38% below the postcode norm. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in December 2015. At 79 m² it's 26.9% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (108 m² median across 23 EPCs).

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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 2)

Mar 2024

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2024from Mar 2014

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

22%50%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 22a, High Street, Harrold, Bedford, MK43 7DQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

22a has no planning applications on record.

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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.

22a's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£315,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.5% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£125,000

Growth on file: 0.5% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

11 December 2015Most recent
£125,000
+2.0%over 9 years
4 December 2006
£122,500
+3.8%over 3 years
1 June 2003
£118,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 7DQ: £390,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in MK43 7DQ

On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 22a runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,582

Street avg £3,526

Strongly below

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 115 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 5.7 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

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MK43 7PT

2 bed1 bath

£298k

1 Eagle Way, Harrold

MK43 7EW

3 bed

£334k

1 Brook Lane, Harrold

MK43 7BW

£294k

1 Close Road, Pavenham

MK43 7PP

£284k

1 Dungee Farm Cottages, Dungee Road, Odell

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£275k

1 Baileys Villas, Pavenham Road, Felmersham

MK43 7EY

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

High Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Harrold Primary Academy. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK43 7DQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 7DQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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