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4 Melchbourne Road, Knotting, Bedford, MK44 1AF

Solar panelsNotable views3 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
86 m²
926 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 4 Melchbourne Road

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

4 Melchbourne Road is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Knotting, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 1AF). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in December 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Main heating runs on dual fuel. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include notable views.

It changed hands recently, sold May 2025 for £310,000. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2015. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2010–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£335/sq ft) was about 139.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenrear
  • Parkingoff_street
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Solar panelsYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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 3)
Apr 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2021from Dec 2011
EPC improved fromF38toE52
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Walls
Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
13%44%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2025from Mar 2021
EPC improved fromE52toC73
Heating Controls
FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting
44%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (40 kWp) installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Melchbourne Road, Knotting, Bedford, MK44 1AF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Melchbourne Road has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

  1. Apr 2015
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Single storey rear extension

    Reference
    15/00216/FUL
    View planning record
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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.

4 Melchbourne Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£318,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.8% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£310,000

Growth on file: 3.8% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 8 May 2025Most recent

    £310,000

    +87.9%over 10 years
  2. 27 July 2014

    £165,000

    -8.3%over 3 years
  3. 29 September 2010

    £180,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in MK44 1AF: £162,750 (2018–2000).

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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.

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

0.2 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 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
Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 11 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 4 Melchbourne Road, Knotting, Bedford, MK44 1AF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.