What type of property is 38 Roman Paddock, MK43 7FR?

38 Roman Paddock, MK43 7FR is a 5-bedroom detached house.

When did 38 Roman Paddock, MK43 7FR last change hands?

38 Roman Paddock, MK43 7FR last sold for £665,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 38 Roman Paddock, MK43 7FR?

The current EPC rating for 38 Roman Paddock, MK43 7FR is B with a score of 88 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. It has improved from a C recorded in March 2012. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 38 Roman Paddock, MK43 7FR?

38 Roman Paddock, MK43 7FR has a recorded floor area of 226 m² (2,433 sq ft), around 45 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 140% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK43 7FR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 38 Roman Paddock, MK43 7FR heated?

The latest EPC at 38 Roman Paddock, MK43 7FR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 38 Roman Paddock, MK43 7FR had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at 38 Roman Paddock, MK43 7FR was a refusal for conversion (ref. 21/03057/LDP) in January 2022. Earlier filings include 2 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 38 Roman Paddock, MK43 7FR?

38 Roman Paddock, MK43 7FR is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 38 Roman Paddock, MK43 7FR located?

38 Roman Paddock, MK43 7FR sits in Harrold, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK43 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 38 Roman Paddock, MK43 7FR?

Police records around 38 Roman Paddock, MK43 7FR 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.

Which schools serve 38 Roman Paddock, MK43 7FR?

The closest primary school to 38 Roman Paddock, MK43 7FR is Harrold Primary Academy (278m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 38 Roman Paddock, MK43 7FR?

The closest bus stop to 38 Roman Paddock, MK43 7FR is The Magpie, 169m away. In total there are 17 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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38 Roman Paddock, Harrold, Bedford, MK43 7FR

EPC B3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

226 m²

2433 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 88

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 38 Roman Paddock

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

38 Roman Paddock is a five-bedroom detached house in Harrold, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 7FR). It has a recorded floor area of 226 m² (around 2433 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (February 2026) returns a high B (score 88), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in March 2012 the rating was C, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 226 m² the property is well over the postcode median (106 m² across 35 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. A recent sale: £665,000 in March 2025. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include a garage conversion, an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing

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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.

38 Roman Paddock ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

B88

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2013from Mar 2012

Low Energy Lighting

0%21%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2024from Jun 2013

Low Energy Lighting

21%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2026from Jun 2024

EPC improved fromC79toB88

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38 Roman Paddock, Harrold, Bedford, MK43 7FR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a garage conversion application was refused at 38 Roman Paddock in 2022.

3 applications on record at 38 Roman Paddock, Harrold, Bedford, MK43 7FR

3decisions3extensions22documents1nearby

Aug 2005
ConservatoryFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Rear conservatory
Extension
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
05/01577/FUL
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
Garage ConversionMar 2022Decision
Garage ConversionJan 2022Decision

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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.

Latest sale on 38 Roman Paddock was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£688,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£665,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

17 March 2025Most recent
£665,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 7FR: £318,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in MK43 7FR

On the street

Versus other Roman Paddock homes

Four headline reads against 35 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

38 Roman Paddock outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,942

Street avg £2,802

Above

Floor Area

226 m²

Street avg 108 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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£652k

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4 bed

£400k

1 Dickens Close, Harrold

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1 Bridgend, Carlton

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£484k

1 Dove Lane, Harrold

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

0.2 km

The Magpie — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 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 7FR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 7FR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.0dB

Low

55 dB

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65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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