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34 Knotting Road, Melchbourne, Bedford, MK44 1BE

1 planning record

Estimated value

£316,000

  • Since the 2002 sale (£155,500)+103%
  • Against MK44 1BE's recent median (£325,000)-3%

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

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Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
82 m²
883 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 46
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£316,000

  • Against its 2002 sale (£155,500)+103%
  • Against MK44 1BE's recent median (£325,000)-3%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 34 Knotting Road is modelled from its 82 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK44 1BE. 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

    82 m² from the EPC lodged in September 2019

  • Sales of this home

    1 sale recorded, the latest in 2002

  • Recent sales in MK44 1BE

    5 sales, median £325,000 (2026–2006)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: January 2026Latest 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.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 April 2002Most recent

    £155,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK44 1BE: £325,000 (2026–2006).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 34 Knotting Road, Melchbourne, Bedford, MK44 1BE. 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 34 Knotting Road

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

34 Knotting Road is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Melchbourne, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 1BE). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2019) shows an E (score 46), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 104), a 4-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Period features are noted in the property record.

It hasn't traded since April 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £316,000 sits 103.2% above the 2002 sale of £155,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£176/sq ft) was about 37.6% below the postcode norm. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2003.

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
  • ConservatoryYes
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • ParkingOff road

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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E46
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
6.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 September 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2019from Nov 2008
EPC improved fromF31toE46
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls
Very PoorAverage

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
0%86%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 34 Knotting Road, Melchbourne, Bedford, MK44 1BE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 34 Knotting Road, Melchbourne, Bedford, MK44 1BE

1decisions1nearby
  1. Jun 2003
    RenovationHeritage
    Outcome in report

    Removal of internal wall.

    Reference
    03/00971/LBC
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On the street

Versus other Knotting Road homes

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

On epc rating, 34 Knotting Road runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

46 (E)

Street avg 61 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.0 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below
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

Knotting Road — bus stop.

Closest school

2.9 km

Eileen Wade Primary School. 1 school nearby.

Nearest schools

  • Eileen Wade Primary SchoolPrimary2.9km

Nearest stops

  • Knotting RoadBus stop187m
  • Oakley Hunt KennelsBus stop1.9km
  • Spring LaneBus stop1.9km
  • Trailly CloseBus 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 1BE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK44 1BE

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK44 1BE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildNo mains gas

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Comparables

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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 34 Knotting Road is modelled from its 82 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK44 1BE. 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 34 Knotting 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 34 Knotting Road was lodged in September 2019 at band E and is valid until September 2029. 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 34 Knotting 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. The 1 school and 11 stops listed are measured in a straight line from MK44 1BE, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
34 Knotting Road is in council tax band D. 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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