What type of property is 1 Manor Farm Cottages, MK44 1AE?

1 Manor Farm Cottages, MK44 1AE is a semi-detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Manor Farm Cottages, MK44 1AE?

The current EPC rating for 1 Manor Farm Cottages, MK44 1AE is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in August 2022. It has improved from a F recorded in October 2017 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Manor Farm Cottages, MK44 1AE?

1 Manor Farm Cottages, MK44 1AE has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (1,001 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Manor Farm Cottages, MK44 1AE heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Manor Farm Cottages, MK44 1AE records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 1 Manor Farm Cottages, MK44 1AE have?

1 Manor Farm Cottages, MK44 1AE has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in February 2003. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Manor Farm Cottages, MK44 1AE?

1 Manor Farm Cottages, MK44 1AE is in council tax band C.

Where is 1 Manor Farm Cottages, MK44 1AE located?

1 Manor Farm Cottages, MK44 1AE sits in Knotting, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK44 postcode district.

Is 1 Manor Farm Cottages, MK44 1AE in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Manor Farm Cottages, MK44 1AE show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 58% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What is the nearest station to 1 Manor Farm Cottages, MK44 1AE?

The closest bus stop to 1 Manor Farm Cottages, MK44 1AE is St Margaret's Church, 42m away. In total there are 12 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Manor Farm Cottages, Knotting, Bedford, MK44 1AE

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

93 m²

1001 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Manor Farm Cottages

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

1 Manor Farm Cottages is a semi-detached house in Knotting, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 1AE). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2022) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2017 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 99), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on oil.

One historical planning record sits against the property in 2003.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2022

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2022from Oct 2017

EPC improved fromF25toD65

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricOil

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Manor Farm Cottages, Knotting, Bedford, MK44 1AE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Feb 2003
Full
In report
Installation of sewage treatment works
Reference
02/03063/FUL
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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.

1 Manor Farm Cottages has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£306,000

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

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On the street

Versus the street

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

65 (D)

Street avg 61 (D)

Above

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

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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

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

St Margaret's Church — bus stop.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK44 1AE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

41.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK44 1AE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.3dB

Low

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 12 points of interest in total.

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