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6 Forge Gardens, Yielden, Bedford, MK44 1BA

Notable views2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
147 m²
1582 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 6 Forge Gardens

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

6 Forge Gardens is a four-bedroom detached house in Yielden, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 1BA). It has a recorded floor area of 147 m² (around 1582 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (July 2014) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. The latest certificate is from July 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include notable views and attached land beyond the plot. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £659,000 is 36.6% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£305/sq ft) was about 35.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 11 years since the last transfer (September 2015). 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • GarageDouble
  • LandYes
  • Notable viewsYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes
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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.

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

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 17 Jul 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Forge Gardens, Yielden, Bedford, MK44 1BA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 6 Forge Gardens, Yielden, Bedford, MK44 1BA

2decisions13documents2nearby
Flagged:Retrospective
  1. Jun 2009
    Change Of UseConditions
    Outcome in report

    Change of use of land from agricultural to residential garden land (development already carried out).

    Retrospective
    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    09/00931/S73
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Change Of UseDecision

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  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 2 notable nearby
  • The 13 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

6 Forge Gardens valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£659,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£482,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 8 September 2015Most recent

    £482,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK44 1BA: £425,000 (2022–2001).

On the street

Versus other Forge Gardens homes

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

On habitable rooms, 6 Forge Gardens runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,282

Street avg £2,920

Above

Floor Area

147 m²

Street avg 173 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 7.1 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 6 Forge Gardens

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

Larger development activity nearby

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Preview of the full property report

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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£467k

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£401k

1 Brittons Close, Sharnbrook

MK44 1PW

4 bed1 bath
£791k

1 Coffle End Close, Sharnbrook

MK44 1FF

5 bed3 bath
£818k

1 Cowdells Close, Sharnbrook

MK44 1FH

5 bed1 bath
£503k

1 Castle Barns, Coplowe Lane, Bletsoe

MK44 1TL

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£477k

1 Dolcey Way, Sharnbrook

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5 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

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Trailly Close — bus stop.

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK44 1BA

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
FAQ

Common questions

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