What type of property is Old Telephone Exchange, High Street, MK43 7DQ?

Old Telephone Exchange, High Street, MK43 7DQ is a detached house.

What did Old Telephone Exchange, High Street, MK43 7DQ sell for?

Old Telephone Exchange, High Street, MK43 7DQ last sold for £85,000 in September 2020, around 6 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Old Telephone Exchange, High Street, MK43 7DQ?

The current EPC rating for Old Telephone Exchange, High Street, MK43 7DQ is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in March 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Old Telephone Exchange, High Street, MK43 7DQ?

Old Telephone Exchange, High Street, MK43 7DQ has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (409 sq ft). That makes it about 65% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK43 7DQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is Old Telephone Exchange, High Street, MK43 7DQ heated?

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

Are there any planning records for Old Telephone Exchange, High Street, MK43 7DQ?

Old Telephone Exchange, High Street, MK43 7DQ has 2 planning records on file (2 approved), most recent in November 2020. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Where is Old Telephone Exchange, High Street, MK43 7DQ located?

Old Telephone Exchange, High Street, MK43 7DQ sits in Harrold, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK43 postcode district.

What is crime like near Old Telephone Exchange, High Street, MK43 7DQ?

Police records around Old Telephone Exchange, High Street, MK43 7DQ 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.

Which schools serve Old Telephone Exchange, High Street, MK43 7DQ?

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

How well connected is Old Telephone Exchange, High Street, MK43 7DQ?

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

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Old Telephone Exchange, High Street, Harrold, Bedford, MK43 7DQ

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Floor area

38 m²

409 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

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Overview

About Old Telephone Exchange

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

Old Telephone Exchange is a detached house in Harrold, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 7DQ). It has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (around 409 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2022. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a C (score 73). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

Today's modelled estimate of £252,000 sits 196.5% above the 2020 sale of £85,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£208/sq ft) was about 15.1% below the postcode norm. At 38 m² it sits well below the postcode median (108 m² across 23 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs). 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Last sale on file: £85,000 in September 2020.

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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.

Old Telephone Exchange's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate

Mar 2022

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

—

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 March 2032

5 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

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

2 applications on record at Old Telephone Exchange, High Street, Harrold, Bedford, MK43 7DQ

2decisions21documents1nearby

Feb 2007
Amendment
Outcome in report
Change of use from B1 to A2 (financial and professional services).
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
06/03207/COU
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More recent applications — locked
AmendmentNov 2020Prior notification for change of use from Offices (Use Class B1(a)) to dwellinghouse(s) (Use Class C3).This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It will not therefore be reported to the Planning Committee but considered by officers under delegated powers. Comments received will be considered but if notification of a decision is not made to the Applicant within 56 days of the date of registration of the proposal, it can proceed. If Officers confirm that the Development can proceed, it must be completed within a period of 3 years starting with the prior approval dateDecision

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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 latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£252,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2020)

£85,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

20 September 2020Most recent
£85,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 7DQ: £445,000 (2026–2025).

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 floor area, Old Telephone Exchange runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,237

Street avg £3,591

Below

Floor Area

38 m²

Street avg 117 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

6 years

Street avg 8 years

On par

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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

123/mo

Falling 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

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