Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
79 Harewelle Way, Harrold, Bedford, MK43 7DW
5 sales on record2 planning records
Estimated value
£787,000
- Since the 2024 sale (£803,250)-2%
- Against MK43 7DW's recent median (£320,000)+146%
Newest record on this page: August 2024. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
232 m²
2497 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£787,000
- Against its 2024 sale (£803,250)-2%
- Against MK43 7DW's recent median (£320,000)+146%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 79 Harewelle Way is modelled from its 232 m² EPC floor area, its 5 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK43 7DW. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
232 m² from the EPC lodged in April 2024
Sales of this home
5 sales recorded, the latest in 2024
Recent sales in MK43 7DW
5 sales, median £320,000 (2023–2022)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: August 2024 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 2 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Latest sale on 79 Harewelle Way was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
Sales timeline
28 August 2024Most recent
£803,250
+15.4%over 3 years4 December 2020
£696,000
+48.1%over 7 years3 October 2013
£470,000
+40.3%over 6 years13 November 2006
£335,000
-21.2%over 3 years29 April 2003
£425,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 7DW: £320,000 (2023–2022).
Nearby sales in MK43 7DW
7 Harewelle Way, Harrold, Bedford, MK43 7DW
Sold Jun 2023
£382,50033 Harewelle Way, Harrold, Bedford, MK43 7DW
Sold Mar 2023
£160,00011 Harewelle Way, Harrold, Bedford, MK43 7DW
Sold Feb 2023
£320,0005 Harewelle Way, Harrold, Bedford, MK43 7DW
Sold Feb 2022
£625,00023 Harewelle Way, Harrold, Bedford, MK43 7DW
Sold Jan 2022
£155,000
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 79 Harewelle Way, Harrold, Bedford, MK43 7DW. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 79 Harewelle Way
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
79 Harewelle Way is a five-bedroom detached house in Harrold, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 7DW). It has a recorded floor area of 232 m² (around 2497 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in April 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).
At 232 m² the property is well over the postcode median (59 m² across 19 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Last sale on file: £803,250 in August 2024. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2003–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£322/sq ft) was about 34.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
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
- Bedrooms5
- Bathrooms2
- Open-plan layoutYes
- Dining roomYes
- StudyYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageYes
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
79 Harewelle Way's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Apr 2024
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
7.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 21 April 2034
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Aug 2014from Apr 2013
EPC improved fromD62toE44
Heating Controls
FullProg + TRVs
Heating controls changed
Low Energy Lighting
50%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Apr 2024from Aug 2014
EPC improved fromE44toC70
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 79 Harewelle Way, Harrold, Bedford, MK43 7DW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
79 Harewelle Way has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.
2 applications on record at 79 Harewelle Way, Harrold, Bedford, MK43 7DW
2decisions1extensions2documents1nearby
- Apr 2006OutbuildingFullOutcome in report
Erection of double garage.
- Reference
- 06/00262/FUL
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionMay 2007Decision
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Versus other Harewelle Way homes
Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
Years Held for 79 Harewelle Way lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£3,462
Street avg £2,749
Floor Area
232 m²
Street avg 143 m²
Habitable Rooms
9 rooms
Street avg 7 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
7.7 t/year
Street avg 4.1 t/year
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
123/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.3 km
The Magpie — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Harrold Primary Academy. 2 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Harrold Primary AcademyPrimary464m
- Carlton CofE Primary SchoolPrimary1.4km
Nearest stops
- The MagpieBus stop258m
- High StreetBus stop261m
- MeadwayBus stop269m
- Harrold Priory AcademyBus stop377m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences666 reports39%
- Anti-social Behaviour304 reports18%
- Criminal Damage & Arson139 reports8%
- Vehicle Crime116 reports7%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK43 7DW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
44.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
36.0dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Level 3 Building Survey
Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 79 Harewelle Way is modelled from its 232 m² EPC floor area, its 5 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in MK43 7DW. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 5 sales are recorded for 79 Harewelle Way. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 79 Harewelle Way was lodged in April 2024 at band C and is valid until April 2034. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 79 Harewelle Way. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 2 schools and 17 stops listed are measured in a straight line from MK43 7DW, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 79 Harewelle Way is in council tax band F. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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