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34 Knotting Road, Melchbourne, Bedford, MK44 1BE

1 planning record
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
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 £370,000 sits 137.9% above the 2002 sale of £155,500. 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

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

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildNo mains gas

Because the property was built before 1919 and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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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

1decisions2nearby
  1. Jun 2003
    RenovationHeritage
    Outcome in report

    Removal of internal wall.

    Reference
    03/00971/LBC
    Full record in report

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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.
Current estimate

£370,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2002)

£155,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 April 2002Most recent

    £155,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK44 1BE: £315,000 (2023–2005).

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
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 34 Knotting Road

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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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£245k

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1 Chettles Close, Sharnbrook

MK44 1NH

2 bed1 bath
£354k

1 Bowers Close, Riseley

MK44 1DP

3 bed1 bath
£205k

1 Dag Lane, Riseley

MK44 1EH

2 bed1 bath
£452k

1 Antonie Close, Sharnbrook

MK44 1FJ

3 bed2 bath
£503k

1 Castle Barns, Coplowe Lane, Bletsoe

MK44 1TL

3 bed
£401k

1 Brittons Close, Sharnbrook

MK44 1PW

4 bed1 bath
£467k

1 Bennetts Close, Bletsoe

MK44 1QX

4 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

Knotting Road — bus stop.

Closest school

2.9 km

Eileen Wade Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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 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
FAQ

Common questions

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