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Four Winds, Grange Road, Felmersham, Bedford, MK43 7EU

Notable views1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
184 m²
1981 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Four Winds

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

Four Winds is a four-bedroom detached house in Felmersham, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 7EU). It has a recorded floor area of 184 m² (around 1981 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2020) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in February 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. Main heating runs on oil. Other recorded features include notable views and attached land beyond the plot. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 184 m² the property is well over the postcode median (116 m² across 11 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 73% of similar EPCs). One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2011. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2011–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £649,000 is 10% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£298/sq ft) was about 40.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold December 2020 for £590,000.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms3
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • GarageYes
  • LandYes
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Heating systemOil
  • Previously extendedYes
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2020from Feb 2011
EPC improved fromE54toC70
Heating System
Warm AirGas Boiler

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
16%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

Because the property has been extended more than once and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Four Winds, Grange Road, Felmersham, Bedford, MK43 7EU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at Four Winds, Grange Road, Felmersham, Bedford, MK43 7EU

1decisions1extensions16documents1nearby
  1. Aug 2011
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Side of property

    Single storey front extension, two storey side extension and new pitched roof to existing garage.

    Documents
    16 docs on file
    Reference
    11/01376/FUL
    Full record in report

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  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 1 notable nearby
  • The 16 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.

Four Winds has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2011.

Current estimate

£649,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.6% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£590,000

Growth on file: 7.6% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 2 December 2020Most recent

    £590,000

    +100.0%over 9 years
  2. 26 May 2011

    £295,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 7EU: £420,000 (2024–2018).

On the street

Versus other Grange Road homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Four Winds outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,207

Street avg £2,794

Above

Floor Area

184 m²

Street avg 123 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Four Winds

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

Larger development activity nearby

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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

0.0 km

The Sun — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Pinchmill Primary School. 3 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 7EU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK43 7EU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 7EU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.1dB

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 Four Winds, Grange Road, Felmersham, Bedford, MK43 7EU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.