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Vicarage Farm, Knotting Road, Melchbourne, Bedford, MK44 1BQ

11 planning records

Estimated value

£1,010,000

  • Since the 2007 sale (£725,000)+39%

Newest record on this page: August 2017. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
324 m²
3488 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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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

£1,010,000

  • Against its 2007 sale (£725,000)+39%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for Vicarage Farm is modelled from its 324 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK44 1BQ. 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

    324 m² from the EPC lodged in November 2014

  • Sales of this home

    1 sale recorded, the latest in 2007

  • Recent sales in MK44 1BQ

    No recent sales of other homes in the postcode

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: March 2007Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 of 11 applicationsFull 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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 March 2007Most recent

    £725,000

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for Vicarage Farm, Knotting Road, Melchbourne, Bedford, MK44 1BQ. 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 Vicarage Farm

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

Vicarage Farm is a four-bedroom detached house in Melchbourne, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 1BQ). It has a recorded floor area of 324 m² (around 3488 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (November 2014) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). Main heating runs on oil. The latest certificate is from November 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

It hasn't traded since March 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. 11 planning records sit against the property, 8 approved, 3 refused. Past consents include an extension, partial demolition and new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £1,010,000 is 39.3% above the 2007 sale price.

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
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageDouble, Detached
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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.

Vicarage Farm's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 04 Nov 2024

Current Certificate
Nov 2014

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
11.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 4 November 2024

New assessment needed to sell or let
Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Vicarage Farm, Knotting Road, Melchbourne, Bedford, MK44 1BQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

11 applications on record at Vicarage Farm, Knotting Road, Melchbourne, Bedford, MK44 1BQ

11decisions5extensions25documents1nearby
Flagged:RetrospectiveDemolition
  1. Jun 2003
    Conditions
    Outcome in report

    Removal of Agricultural Occupancy condition.

    Reference
    03/00792/S73
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision
  4. DemolitionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (11 on record)
  • All 11 applications on this property in full, plus 1 notable nearby
  • The 25 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

Knotting Road — bus stop.

Closest school

2.5 km

Eileen Wade Primary School. 1 school nearby.

Nearest schools

  • Eileen Wade Primary SchoolPrimary2.5km

Nearest stops

  • Knotting RoadBus stop159m
  • Spring LaneBus stop1.9km
  • Trailly CloseBus stop2.0km
  • Oakley Hunt KennelsBus stop2.2km

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK44 1BQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC DDetached over 300m²Extended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

Because the property is a large detached home over 300m², has been extended more than once, and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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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 Vicarage Farm is modelled from its 324 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in MK44 1BQ. 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 Vicarage Farm. 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 Vicarage Farm was lodged in November 2014 at band D and expired in November 2024, so a new one is needed to sell or let. Floor area, heating and insulation details on this page come from it.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 11 applications are matched to Vicarage Farm. 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 1BQ, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
Vicarage Farm is in council tax band G. 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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