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3 Melchbourne Road, Knotting, Bedford, MK44 1AF

Notable views1 planning record

Estimated value

£523,000

  • Since the 2018 sale (£395,000)+32%
  • Against MK44 1AF's recent median (£180,000)+191%

Newest record on this page: March 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
152 m²
1636 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 52
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£523,000

  • Against its 2018 sale (£395,000)+32%
  • Against MK44 1AF's recent median (£180,000)+191%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 3 Melchbourne Road is modelled from its 152 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK44 1AF. 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

    152 m² from the EPC lodged in March 2026

  • Sales of this home

    1 sale recorded, the latest in 2018

  • Recent sales in MK44 1AF

    5 sales, median £180,000 (2025–2002)

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SalesLatest sale shown: May 2025Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 applicationFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 3 Melchbourne Road was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 August 2018Most recent

    £395,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK44 1AF: £180,000 (2025–2002).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 3 Melchbourne Road, Knotting, Bedford, MK44 1AF. 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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Overview

About 3 Melchbourne Road

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

3 Melchbourne Road is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Knotting, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 1AF). It has a recorded floor area of 152 m² (around 1636 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows an E (score 52), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since May 2018. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 65). Main heating runs on oil. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include notable views and attached land beyond the plot. Period features are noted in the property record.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2019. Past consents include an extension and a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £523,000 is 32.4% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£241/sq ft) was about 29.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: August 2018 at £395,000.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • GarageDetached
  • LandYes
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Period featuresYes
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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.

3 Melchbourne Road's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E52
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
7.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from May 2018
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
0%88%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Melchbourne Road, Knotting, Bedford, MK44 1AF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 3 Melchbourne Road, Knotting, Bedford, MK44 1AF

1decisions1extensions17documents1nearby
  1. Feb 2019
    Garage ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Side of property

    One and two storey side extension to link to existing garage, garage conversion and single storey rear extension.

    Extension
    Documents
    17 docs on file
    Reference
    18/03212/FUL
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  • The 17 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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

90/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

St Margaret's Church — bus stop.

Nearest stops

  • St Margaret's ChurchBus stop246m
  • Oakley Hunt KennelsBus stop1.2km
  • The CottageBus stop1.2km
  • Souldrop TurnBus stop2.0km

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences553 reports44%
  • Anti-social Behaviour225 reports18%
  • Criminal Damage & Arson100 reports8%
  • Other Theft95 reports8%

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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 MK44 1AF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK44 1AF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

41.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK44 1AF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.3dB

Low
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-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 3 Melchbourne Road is modelled from its 152 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK44 1AF. 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. 1 sale is recorded for 3 Melchbourne Road. 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 3 Melchbourne Road was lodged in March 2026 at band E and is valid until March 2036. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 3 Melchbourne Road. 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. Schools and stops are measured in a straight line from MK44 1AF. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
3 Melchbourne Road is in council tax band C. 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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