What type of property is The Orchard, Memorial Lane, MK43 7JG?

The Orchard, Memorial Lane, MK43 7JG is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for The Orchard, Memorial Lane, MK43 7JG?

The Orchard, Memorial Lane, MK43 7JG last sold for £420,000 in July 2010, around 16 years ago. Before that, it sold for £187,500 in September 1999, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has The Orchard, Memorial Lane, MK43 7JG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 1999 and July 2010, The Orchard, Memorial Lane, MK43 7JG rose from £187,500 to £420,000, a change of £232,500. That works out to roughly +7.8% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for The Orchard, Memorial Lane, MK43 7JG?

The current EPC rating for The Orchard, Memorial Lane, MK43 7JG is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2009 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of The Orchard, Memorial Lane, MK43 7JG?

The Orchard, Memorial Lane, MK43 7JG has a recorded floor area of 156 m² (1,679 sq ft). That makes it about 26% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in MK43 7JG. Source: EPC Register.

How is The Orchard, Memorial Lane, MK43 7JG heated?

The latest EPC at The Orchard, Memorial Lane, MK43 7JG records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has The Orchard, Memorial Lane, MK43 7JG had any planning applications?

The Orchard, Memorial Lane, MK43 7JG has council approval for an extension granted in October 2010 under ref. 10/02169/FUL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is The Orchard, Memorial Lane, MK43 7JG?

The Orchard, Memorial Lane, MK43 7JG is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is The Orchard, Memorial Lane, MK43 7JG located?

The Orchard, Memorial Lane, MK43 7JG sits in Felmersham, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK43 postcode district.

Is The Orchard, Memorial Lane, MK43 7JG in a safe area?

Police records around The Orchard, Memorial Lane, MK43 7JG 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 The Orchard, Memorial Lane, MK43 7JG?

The closest primary school to The Orchard, Memorial Lane, MK43 7JG is Pinchmill Primary School (155m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sharnbrook Academy (1.6km).

How well connected is The Orchard, Memorial Lane, MK43 7JG?

The closest bus stop to The Orchard, Memorial Lane, MK43 7JG is The Church, 187m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

The Orchard, Memorial Lane, Felmersham, Bedford, MK43 7JG

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

156 m²

1679 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Get directions

Overview

About The Orchard

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

The Orchard is a detached house in Felmersham, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 7JG). It has a recorded floor area of 156 m² (around 1679 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Good to Average. Main heating runs on oil. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It hasn't traded since July 2010, a hold of 16 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1999–2010, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £679,000 sits 61.7% above the 2010 sale of £420,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£250/sq ft) was about 19.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2010. Past consents include an extension and a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 156 m² it's 26.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (213 m² median across 4 EPCs).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about The Orchard

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2010from Sept 2009

Main Fuel

GasOil

Fuel source changed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Jun 2026from Mar 2010

EPC improved fromE45toC70

Heating System

Warm AirGas Boiler

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £1,155 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Orchard, Memorial Lane, Felmersham, Bedford, MK43 7JG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at The Orchard, Memorial Lane, Felmersham, Bedford, MK43 7JG

1decisions1extensions1nearby

Oct 2010
Garage ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Front extension and garage conversion. Replace flat roof with pitched roof.
Extension
Reference
10/02169/FUL
Full record in report

Unlock The Orchard, Memorial Lane, Felmersham, Bedford, MK43 7JG's full planning history

You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.

Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
All 1 application on this property in full, plus 1 notable nearby
What the pattern means for extending or converting here

£14.99one-off · instant

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

The Orchard has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£679,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.8% per year over 11 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2010)

£420,000

Growth on file: 7.8% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

13 July 2010Most recent
£420,000
+124.0%over 10 years
30 September 1999
£187,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 7JG: £780,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in MK43 7JG

On the street

Versus other Memorial Lane homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for The Orchard runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,692

Street avg £4,043

Below

Floor Area

156 m²

Street avg 197 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.7 t/year

Street avg 6.7 t/year

On par

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about The Orchard

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£698k

1 Church Road, Stevington

MK43 7QB

£635k

1 East End, Pavenham

MK43 7PR

4 bed2 bath

£760k

1 Castle Yard Place, High Street, Odell

MK43 7BB

£534k

1 Brookfields, Pavenham

MK43 7QA

4 bed

£522k

1 Dove Lane, Harrold

MK43 7DF

3 bed1 bath

£894k

1 Bridgend, Carlton

MK43 7LP

3 bed

£487k

1 Church Walk, Harrold

MK43 7DG

4 bed

£474k

1 Church Lane, Odell

MK43 7AA

3 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

123/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

The Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Pinchmill Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 7JG

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 The Orchard, Memorial Lane, Felmersham, Bedford, MK43 7JG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.